Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO2 · Essex
203
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CB9 · Suffolk
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Haverhill has less crime — 160 vs 203 incidents in April 2026.
Colchester saw somewhat more crime than Haverhill in April 2026 (203 vs 160 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18), 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 203 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Colchester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Haverhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Haverhill recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 203).