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Crime in Horkesley Heath

Horkesley Heath had 40 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 79.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 28 Colchester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Colchester area. Crime was up 122% on the three months before.

CO6, Colchester · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Horkesley Heath

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79.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 28Colchester rank1st is the highest rate
+122%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common27 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 4 Apr 4 May 9 Jun 6 Jul 25 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2768%
anti-social behaviour513%
criminal damage38%
theft25%
public order25%
theft from the person13%

Horkesley Heath against Colchester

TypeHorkesley Heath per 1,000Middle Colchester areaChange
Violence53.431.9–
Burglary01.6–
Vehicle crime04.2–
Anti-social behaviour9.910.4–
Theft and robbery5.96–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Myland106.6▲ 3%
Horkesley Heath79.1▲ 122%
Highwoods68.6▼ 10%
West Bergholt65.3▲ 23%
Lexden42.5▲ 16%
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 Horkesley Heath a safe area?

Horkesley Heath had about 79.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 28 Colchester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Horkesley Heath?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (27), followed by anti-social behaviour (5) and criminal damage (3).