Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP7 · Suffolk
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CO4 · Essex
175
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Aldham has less crime — 2 vs 175 incidents in April 2026.
Colchester recorded substantially more crime than Aldham in April 2026 — 175 incidents compared to 2, a 87.5x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Aldham recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 2 vs 175 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Aldham is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Aldham's top crime category was Other theft (2 incidents) while Colchester's was Violence & sexual offences (81 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.