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

CO4 · Essex

175

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences81
  • Shoplifting16
  • Other theft15

Aldeburgh has less crime — 1 vs 175 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Colchester recorded substantially more crime than Aldeburgh in April 2026 — 175 incidents compared to 1, a 175.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldeburgh sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1), while Colchester has more Violence & sexual offences (81) and Shoplifting (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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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 175 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Aldeburgh is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aldeburgh saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Colchester had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Aldeburgh recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 175).

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