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Crime in Stanway

Stanway had 308 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 100.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 28 Colchester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 27% above the middle Colchester area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

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

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100.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 28Colchester rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common97 in 3 months

Month by month

118 Mar 70 Apr 93 May 114 Jun 105 Jul 89 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9731%
anti-social behaviour6722%
shoplifting5217%
public order3010%
theft165%
criminal damage145%
other crime103%
vehicle crime72%

Stanway against Colchester

TypeStanway per 1,000Middle Colchester areaChange
Violence31.531.9▲ 28%
Burglary1.61.6–
Vehicle crime2.34.2–
Anti-social behaviour21.810.4▼ 1%
Theft and robbery7.86▲ 20%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Shrub End104.6▲ 10%
Stanway100.2▲ 10%
Eight Ash Green84.7▲ 20%
Prettygate62.3▲ 18%
Copford57.90%
Lexden42.5▲ 16%
Marks Tey29.4▲ 10%
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 Stanway a safe area?

Stanway had about 100.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 28 Colchester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Stanway?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (97), followed by anti-social behaviour (67) and shoplifting (52).