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Crime in Myland

Myland had 307 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 106.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 28 Colchester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 35% above the middle Colchester area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

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

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106.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 28Colchester rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common155 in 3 months

Month by month

105 Mar 89 Apr 104 May 86 Jun 101 Jul 120 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15550%
public order3110%
anti-social behaviour3010%
criminal damage268%
shoplifting248%
theft207%
other crime62%
vehicle crime62%

Myland against Colchester

TypeMyland per 1,000Middle Colchester areaChange
Violence53.831.9▲ 10%
Burglary1.41.6–
Vehicle crime2.14.2–
Anti-social behaviour10.410.4▼ 9%
Theft and robbery86▼ 21%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Colchester163▲ 12%
Myland106.6▲ 3%
St John's95.5▲ 7%
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 Myland a safe area?

Myland had about 106.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 28 Colchester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Myland?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (155), followed by public order (31) and anti-social behaviour (30).