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Crime in Greenstead

Greenstead had 598 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 212.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 28 Colchester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 168% above the middle Colchester area. Crime was level on the three months before.

CO4, Colchester · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Greenstead

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212.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 28Colchester rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common242 in 3 months

Month by month

198 Mar 190 Apr 210 May 207 Jun 215 Jul 176 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Greenstead. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence24240%
anti-social behaviour7813%
shoplifting519%
criminal damage447%
vehicle crime417%
theft366%
public order356%
burglary173%

Greenstead against Colchester

TypeGreenstead per 1,000Middle Colchester areaChange
Violence85.931.9▼ 8%
Burglary61.6▲ 21%
Vehicle crime14.64.2▲ 28%
Anti-social behaviour27.710.4▲ 24%
Theft and robbery20.96▲ 48%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
New Town283.6▲ 20%
Greenstead212.30%
Colchester163▲ 12%
Hythe152.9▲ 16%
St John's95.5▲ 7%
Old Heath91.6▲ 14%
Highwoods68.6▼ 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 Greenstead a safe area?

Greenstead had about 212.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 28 Colchester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Greenstead?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (242), followed by anti-social behaviour (78) and shoplifting (51).