Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO3 · Essex
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB9 · Suffolk
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Colchester has less crime — 96 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Haverhill recorded notably higher crime than Colchester in April 2026 — 160 vs 96 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Public order (7), 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, Colchester recorded fewer crimes than Haverhill — 96 vs 160 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Colchester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Public order while Haverhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Colchester recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 160).