Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP15 · Suffolk
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CO1 · Essex
512
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Aldeburgh has less crime — 1 vs 512 incidents in April 2026.
Colchester recorded substantially more crime than Aldeburgh in April 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 1, a 512.0x difference. Aldeburgh is below the national average while Colchester is above, making Aldeburgh the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Aldeburgh recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 1 vs 512 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Aldeburgh is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Aldeburgh's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) while Colchester's was Violence & sexual offences (210 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.