Colchester vs Impington — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Colchester

CO1 · Essex

512

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences210
  • Shoplifting72
  • Anti-social behaviour72

Impington

CB4 · Cambridgeshire

397

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences133
  • Anti-social behaviour66
  • Shoplifting40

Impington has less crime — 397 vs 512 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Colchester saw somewhat more crime than Impington in April 2026 (512 vs 397 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Colchester records significantly more (210 vs 133 incidents). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Colchester or Impington safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Impington recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 397 vs 512 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Colchester is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Colchester and Impington?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Colchester recorded 210 incidents of this type vs 133 in Impington. Overall, Impington had fewer total crimes (397 vs 512).

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