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Crime in West Bergholt

West Bergholt had 54 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 65.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 28 Colchester areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 17% below the middle Colchester area. Crime was up 23% on the three months before.

CO6, Colchester · within 0.75 miles of the middle of West Bergholt

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65.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 28Colchester rank1st is the highest rate
+23%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common26 in 3 months

Month by month

14 Mar 18 Apr 12 May 16 Jun 22 Jul 16 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2648%
anti-social behaviour1019%
shoplifting59%
theft47%
criminal damage24%
public order24%
drugs12%
burglary12%

West Bergholt against Colchester

TypeWest Bergholt per 1,000Middle Colchester areaChange
Violence31.431.9▲ 24%
Burglary1.21.6–
Vehicle crime1.24.2–
Anti-social behaviour12.110.4–
Theft and robbery66–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Myland106.6▲ 3%
Stanway100.2▲ 10%
Eight Ash Green84.7▲ 20%
Horkesley Heath79.1▲ 122%
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 West Bergholt a safe area?

West Bergholt had about 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 28 Colchester areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Bergholt?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (26), followed by anti-social behaviour (10) and shoplifting (5).