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Crime in Chappel

Chappel had 6 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 15.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 28th of 28 Colchester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 80% below the middle Colchester area.

CO6, Colchester · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Chappel

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15.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
28 of 28Colchester rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common3 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 2 Apr 2 Jun 2 Jul 2 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Chappel. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence350%
other crime117%
theft117%
criminal damage117%

Chappel against Colchester

TypeChappel per 1,000Middle Colchester areaChange
Violence7.831.9–
Burglary01.6–
Vehicle crime04.2–
Anti-social behaviour010.4–
Theft and robbery2.66–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Eight Ash Green84.7▲ 20%
Earls Colne41.3▲ 15%
Chappel15.5–
Wakes Colne15.5–
See every Colchester area ranked on the crime in Colchester page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Chappel a safe area?

Chappel had about 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 28 of 28 Colchester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Chappel?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (3), followed by other crime (1) and theft (1).