Crime hotspots across the town have been revealed in data published by the Police.UK website.
It shows there were 1,858 crimes reported in March.
March is the latest month available with recorded data.
There were 234 crimes reported in the Colchester Town area, consisting of 76 cases of anti-social behaviour and 67 cases involving violence or sexual offences.
A total of 175 crimes were reported in the Myland area, including 36 cases of anti-social behaviour and 63 cases involving violence or sexual offences.
In the Highwoods area, 64 crimes were reported in March, of which 19 were cases of anti-social behaviour and 17 involved violence or sexual offences.
For more data and details visit www.police.uk/essex.
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