Tiptree Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tiptree's built-up area within Colchester recorded a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents in July 2025, placing it 52.3% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This sustained safety is evident in the dominance of violent crimes (14 incidents, 42.4% of total) and anti-social behaviour (5 incidents, 15.2%), both of which remain significantly below national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.7 per 1,000, are 44% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 61% below. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and tourism—typically correlates with higher public order crimes, yet Tiptree's figures for public order offences (0.5 per 1,000) are 22% below the UK average. This contrast may partly reflect the area's relatively small scale, where community cohesion and local policing efforts likely contribute to lower rates of disorder. The crime profile suggests a balance between proactive community engagement and the absence of high-risk environments such as large retail hubs or late-night entertainment venues, which might otherwise drive shoplifting or vehicle crime. However, the persistence of violent offences highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining safety, particularly during summer evenings when outdoor activity increases.

July 2025 saw notable decreases in shoplifting (-66.7%) and other theft (-66.7%), with both categories dropping from 3 to 1 incident. This aligns with the seasonal context of July, when tourism and festivals might typically draw attention away from retail areas. Conversely, burglary increased by 100%, rising from 0 to 2 incidents, and other crime also rose by 100%, from 0 to 1 incident. These spikes, while statistically significant, remain rare given Tiptree's overall low crime rate. Anti-social behaviour surged by 66.7%, from 3 to 5 incidents, suggesting potential pressures from summer crowds or unregulated events. Tiptree's violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) is 44% below the UK average, and public order offences (0.5 per 1,000) are 22% below, illustrating a consistent pattern of safety that outperforms national trends. Residents may find the sharp drop in shoplifting particularly reassuring, as it suggests that targeted measures—such as increased foot patrols or local business collaboration—may have had a measurable impact.

Tiptree's crime rate in July 2025 remained stable compared to June, with no change from the previous month's 4.1 per 1,000. This consistency is reflected in the daily crime count, which averaged 1 incident per day over the 31-day period. For residents, this translates to a monthly exposure of 1 crime for every 246 people, a figure that underscores the area's low-risk profile relative to the UK. When compared to the national average, Tiptree's overall safety is starkly evident: even with the 100% increase in burglary, the category remains at 0.3 per 1,000, just 11% above the UK average. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the rarity of crime: with 8,131 residents, the area's low crime rate means that most residents are unlikely to encounter any criminal activity during the month. This is particularly notable for violent crimes, which at 1.7 per 1,000 are 44% below the UK average. The data suggests that Tiptree's built-up character—likely a mix of residential and small-scale commercial areas—creates an environment where crime is both infrequent and lower than the national norm.