Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO2 · Essex
207
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
IP19 · Suffolk
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Halesworth has less crime — 25 vs 207 incidents in February 2026.
Colchester recorded substantially more crime than Halesworth in February 2026 — 207 incidents compared to 25, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (24) and Public order (15), while Halesworth has more Weapons possession (4) and Other theft (2). Colchester sits above the national average for recorded crime while Halesworth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Halesworth recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 25 vs 207 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Halesworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Public order while Halesworth had more Weapons possession and Other theft. Overall, Halesworth recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 207).