Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO2 · Essex
207
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CB8 · Cambridgeshire
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Woodditton has less crime — 6 vs 207 incidents in February 2026.
Colchester recorded substantially more crime than Woodditton in February 2026 — 207 incidents compared to 6, a 34.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (24) and Public order (15), while Woodditton has more Anti-social behaviour (1) and Burglary (1). Colchester sits above the national average for recorded crime while Woodditton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Woodditton recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 6 vs 207 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Woodditton 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 Woodditton had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Woodditton recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 207).