Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO2 · Essex
214
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
IP24 · Norfolk
110
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Thetford has less crime — 110 vs 214 incidents in March 2026.
Colchester recorded notably higher crime than Thetford in March 2026 — 214 vs 110 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25) and Public order (15), while Thetford has more Anti-social behaviour (20) and Criminal damage & arson (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Thetford recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 110 vs 214 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Colchester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Thetford had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Thetford recorded fewer total crimes (110 vs 214).