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Crime in Shrub End

Shrub End had 236 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 104.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 28 Colchester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 32% above the middle Colchester area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

CO2, Colchester · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Shrub End

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104.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 28Colchester rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common118 in 3 months

Month by month

84 Mar 63 Apr 67 May 82 Jun 80 Jul 74 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11850%
anti-social behaviour2912%
shoplifting177%
criminal damage136%
public order136%
theft125%
burglary115%
vehicle crime104%

Shrub End against Colchester

TypeShrub End per 1,000Middle Colchester areaChange
Violence52.331.9▲ 22%
Burglary4.91.6–
Vehicle crime4.44.2▼ 52%
Anti-social behaviour12.910.4▲ 123%
Theft and robbery8.960%

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%
St Michael's108.4▲ 6%
Shrub End104.6▲ 10%
Berechurch98.7▼ 3%
Monkwick83▲ 6%
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 Shrub End a safe area?

Shrub End had about 104.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 28 Colchester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Shrub End?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (118), followed by anti-social behaviour (29) and shoplifting (17).