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Crime in Copford

Copford had 25 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 57.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 28 Colchester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 27% below the middle Colchester area. Crime was level on the three months before.

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

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57.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 28Colchester rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common13 in 3 months

Month by month

9 Mar 12 Apr 4 May 6 Jun 11 Jul 8 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1352%
vehicle crime416%
theft312%
anti-social behaviour14%
shoplifting14%
criminal damage14%
public order14%
robbery14%

Copford against Colchester

TypeCopford per 1,000Middle Colchester areaChange
Violence30.131.9▲ 8%
Burglary01.6–
Vehicle crime9.34.2–
Anti-social behaviour2.310.4–
Theft and robbery9.36–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Stanway100.2▲ 10%
Eight Ash Green84.7▲ 20%
Prettygate62.3▲ 18%
Copford57.90%
Marks Tey29.4▲ 10%
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 Copford a safe area?

Copford had about 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 28 Colchester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Copford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (13), followed by vehicle crime (4) and theft (3).