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Colchester: Stalker forced to admit order breaches
10:00 07/07/2025A convicted stalker has been remanded in custody after admitting further offences and breaching his Stalking Protection Order (SPO).
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Colchester: Arrest within 11 minutes of attempted burglary call
09:44 07/07/2025We were called to reports of someone trying to get into a property in Howe Close at shortly before 9.30pm yesterday (Sunday 6 July).
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Colchester: Arrests following business burglary
09:03 07/07/2025It was reported a business in Commerce Way was broken into around 11.50pm on Saturday (5 July).
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Our teams are tackling shop theft and associated anti-social behaviour
17:00 03/07/2025Our officers arrested 116 people for shop theft in June, securing 299 charges against 91 of them. Our neighbourhood policing teams tackle anti-social behaviour issues associated with shoplifting
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Marine Unit rescues four boats during coastal anti-social behaviour patrols
10:40 03/07/2025Marine officers rescued four boats which got into difficulty on the River Blackwater at the weekend, reported one personal watercraft rider for speeding and gave 24 verbal warnings for speed and rider behaviour
Crimes
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Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2025
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Violence and sexual offences
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Shoplifting
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Anti-social behaviour
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Criminal damage and arson
36
Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | 411 | 7.5% |
| Jun 2024 | 464 | 8.4% |
| Jul 2024 | 538 | 9.8% |
| Aug 2024 | 425 | 7.7% |
| Sep 2024 | 407 | 7.4% |
| Oct 2024 | 526 | 9.6% |
| Nov 2024 | 490 | 8.9% |
| Dec 2024 | 396 | 7.2% |
| Jan 2025 | 398 | 7.2% |
| Feb 2025 | 422 | 7.7% |
| Mar 2025 | 531 | 9.7% |
| Apr 2025 | 491 | 8.9% |