Colchester Town East vs Coxheath & Farleigh

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Colchester Town East Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Coxheath & Farleigh Kent Police

      Colchester Town East vs Coxheath & Farleigh Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Colchester Town East
      Essex Police
      6,304 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.4% trend
      29.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Coxheath & Farleigh
      Kent Police
      43 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.4% trend
      75% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Colchester Town East
      B Coxheath & Farleigh
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      6,304
      43
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,560
      54
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.4%
      ↓20.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.7%
      75%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colchester Town East
      B Coxheath & Farleigh
      Violent Crime
      2,832 ↑9%
      15 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      580 ↑29%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      354 ↑1%
      12 ↑71%
      Vehicle Crime
      355 ↑32%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      173 ↑15%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      482 ↑5%
      5 ↓38%
      Drugs
      180 ↑16%
      0
      Public Order
      401 ↑3%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      69 ↑138%
      0
      Shoplifting
      565 ↑34%
      0
      Theft from Person
      30 ↓14%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      113 ↑28%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      59 ↓2%
      0
      Other Crime
      111 ↑1%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Coxheath & Farleigh is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Colchester Town East safer than Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Colchester Town East has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,304 crimes in the last 12 months. Coxheath & Farleigh has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 43 crimes. Coxheath & Farleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Colchester Town East vs Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Colchester Town East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Coxheath & Farleigh shows -20.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Colchester Town East and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      In Colchester Town East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,832 incidents). In Coxheath & Farleigh, it is Violent Crime (15 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Colchester Town East and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Colchester Town East recorded 580 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 5. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Colchester Town East vs Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Violent crime in Colchester Town East totalled 2,832 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 15 in Coxheath & Farleigh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Colchester Town East and Coxheath & Farleigh in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colchester Town East recorded 5,560 crimes (now 6,304, a change of +13.4%). Coxheath & Farleigh recorded 54 crimes previously (now 43, -20.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colchester Town East and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Colchester Town East has a resolution rate of 29.7% and Coxheath & Farleigh has 75%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Colchester Town East and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      Colchester Town East falls within the Essex Police boundary. Coxheath & Farleigh is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Colchester Town East and Coxheath & Farleigh?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Colchester Town East or Coxheath & Farleigh on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Colchester Town East and Coxheath & Farleigh. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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