Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO1 · Essex
512
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CB1 · Cambridgeshire
473
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Fulbourn has less crime — 473 vs 512 incidents in April 2026.
Colchester and Fulbourn recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 512 and 473 incidents respectively. 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, Fulbourn recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 473 vs 512 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Colchester is above the national average.
In April 2026, Colchester's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (210 incidents) while Fulbourn's was Shoplifting (121 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.