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Crime in Dedham

Dedham had 22 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 53.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 28 Colchester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 33% below the middle Colchester area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

CO7, Colchester · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Dedham

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53.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 28Colchester rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common10 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 4 Apr 9 May 2 Jun 17 Jul 3 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1045%
shoplifting314%
public order29%
violence29%
criminal damage29%
burglary29%
theft15%

Dedham against Colchester

TypeDedham per 1,000Middle Colchester areaChange
Violence4.831.9–
Burglary4.81.6–
Vehicle crime04.2–
Anti-social behaviour24.110.4–
Theft and robbery2.46–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
East Bergholt60.4▼ 39%
Dedham53.1▲ 10%
Cattawade35.3▲ 130%
Lawford32.6▼ 13%
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 Dedham a safe area?

Dedham had about 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 28 Colchester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Dedham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (10), followed by shoplifting (3) and public order (2).