Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO15 · Essex
320
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CB4 · Cambridgeshire
369
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Clacton-on-Sea has less crime — 320 vs 369 incidents in February 2026.
Impington saw somewhat more crime than Clacton-on-Sea in February 2026 (369 vs 320 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clacton-on-Sea sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (25), while Impington has more Shoplifting (64). 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 February 2026 Police data, Clacton-on-Sea recorded fewer crimes than Impington — 320 vs 369 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Impington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Clacton-on-Sea saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Impington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Clacton-on-Sea recorded fewer total crimes (320 vs 369).