Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO2 · Essex
203
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CB4 · Cambridgeshire
397
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Colchester has less crime — 203 vs 397 incidents in April 2026.
Impington recorded notably higher crime than Colchester in April 2026 — 397 vs 203 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18), while Impington has more Shoplifting (40). 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, Colchester recorded fewer crimes than Impington — 203 vs 397 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Impington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Impington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Colchester recorded fewer total crimes (203 vs 397).