Aldeburgh vs Colchester — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Aldeburgh

IP15 · Suffolk

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1

Colchester

CO2 · Essex

203

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences82
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Vehicle crime18

Aldeburgh has less crime — 1 vs 203 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Colchester recorded substantially more crime than Aldeburgh in April 2026 — 203 incidents compared to 1, a 203.0x difference. Aldeburgh is below the national average while Colchester is above, making Aldeburgh the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aldeburgh or Colchester safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Aldeburgh recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 1 vs 203 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Aldeburgh is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Aldeburgh and Colchester?

In April 2026, Aldeburgh's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) while Colchester's was Violence & sexual offences (82 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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