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Crime in Marks Tey

Marks Tey had 23 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 29.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 28 Colchester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 63% below the middle Colchester area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

CO6, Colchester · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Marks Tey

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29.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 28Colchester rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common12 in 3 months

Month by month

9 Mar 9 Apr 3 May 9 Jun 7 Jul 7 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1252%
vehicle crime417%
criminal damage29%
theft29%
anti-social behaviour14%
shoplifting14%
bike theft14%

Marks Tey against Colchester

TypeMarks Tey per 1,000Middle Colchester areaChange
Violence15.331.9▲ 9%
Burglary01.6–
Vehicle crime5.14.2–
Anti-social behaviour1.310.4–
Theft and robbery3.86–

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%
Copford57.90%
Marks Tey29.4▲ 10%
Chappel15.5–
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 Marks Tey a safe area?

Marks Tey had about 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 28 Colchester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Marks Tey?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (12), followed by vehicle crime (4) and criminal damage (2).