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Crime in Lexden

Lexden had 65 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 42.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 24th of 28 Colchester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 46% below the middle Colchester area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

CO3, Colchester · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Lexden

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42.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
24 of 28Colchester rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common34 in 3 months

Month by month

17 Mar 19 Apr 20 May 18 Jun 29 Jul 18 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3452%
anti-social behaviour914%
public order69%
theft58%
vehicle crime46%
criminal damage35%
burglary12%
other crime12%

Lexden against Colchester

TypeLexden per 1,000Middle Colchester areaChange
Violence22.231.9▲ 10%
Burglary0.71.6–
Vehicle crime2.64.2–
Anti-social behaviour5.910.4▼ 10%
Theft and robbery3.96–

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%
Colchester163▲ 12%
St Michael's108.4▲ 6%
Shrub End104.6▲ 10%
Stanway100.2▲ 10%
Prettygate62.3▲ 18%
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 Lexden a safe area?

Lexden had about 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 24 of 28 Colchester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lexden?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (34), followed by anti-social behaviour (9) and public order (6).