Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO15 · Essex
470
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CB5 · Cambridgeshire
283
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Stow cum Quy has less crime — 283 vs 470 incidents in April 2026.
Clacton-on-Sea recorded notably higher crime than Stow cum Quy in April 2026 — 470 vs 283 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clacton-on-Sea sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (36), while Stow cum Quy has more Shoplifting (47). 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 April 2026 Police data, Stow cum Quy recorded fewer crimes than Clacton-on-Sea — 283 vs 470 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Clacton-on-Sea is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Clacton-on-Sea saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stow cum Quy had more Shoplifting. Overall, Stow cum Quy recorded fewer total crimes (283 vs 470).