Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO1 · Essex
512
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CB9 · Suffolk
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Haverhill has less crime — 160 vs 512 incidents in April 2026.
Colchester recorded substantially more crime than Haverhill in April 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 160, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (72), while Haverhill has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Haverhill recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 160 vs 512 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Colchester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Haverhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Haverhill recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 512).