Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO1 · Essex
512
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
IP2 · Suffolk
312
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ipswich has less crime — 312 vs 512 incidents in April 2026.
Colchester recorded notably higher crime than Ipswich in April 2026 — 512 vs 312 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (72), while Ipswich has more Criminal damage & arson (32). 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, Ipswich recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 312 vs 512 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Colchester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Ipswich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ipswich recorded fewer total crimes (312 vs 512).