Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO15 · Essex
424
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
CB1 · Cambridgeshire
471
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Clacton-on-Sea has less crime — 424 vs 471 incidents in March 2026.
Clacton-on-Sea and Fulbourn recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 424 and 471 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clacton-on-Sea sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (50) and Criminal damage & arson (33), while Fulbourn has more Shoplifting (112) and Anti-social behaviour (71). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Clacton-on-Sea recorded fewer crimes than Fulbourn — 424 vs 471 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Fulbourn is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Clacton-on-Sea saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Fulbourn had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Clacton-on-Sea recorded fewer total crimes (424 vs 471).