Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO2 · Essex
203
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CB8 · Cambridgeshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Woodditton has less crime — 2 vs 203 incidents in April 2026.
Colchester recorded substantially more crime than Woodditton in April 2026 — 203 incidents compared to 2, a 101.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (82) and Anti-social behaviour (26), while Woodditton has more Bicycle theft (1) and Criminal damage & arson (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 April 2026 Police data, Woodditton recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 2 vs 203 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Woodditton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Woodditton had more Bicycle theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Woodditton recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 203).