Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO3 · Essex
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP9 · Suffolk
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Holbrook has less crime — 1 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Colchester recorded substantially more crime than Holbrook in April 2026 — 96 incidents compared to 1, a 96.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Holbrook recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 1 vs 96 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Holbrook is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Colchester's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (41 incidents) while Holbrook's was Public order (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.