Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO8 · Essex
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB8 · Cambridgeshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Woodditton has less crime — 2 vs 3 incidents in April 2026.
Bures Hamlet recorded notably higher crime than Woodditton in April 2026 — 3 vs 2 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bures Hamlet sees higher rates of Public order (1) and Violence & sexual offences (1), while Woodditton has more Bicycle theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Woodditton recorded fewer crimes than Bures Hamlet — 2 vs 3 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Woodditton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bures Hamlet saw higher rates of Public order and Violence & sexual offences while Woodditton had more Bicycle theft. Overall, Woodditton recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 3).