Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO3 · Essex
125
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
CB4 · Cambridgeshire
480
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Colchester has less crime — 125 vs 480 incidents in March 2026.
Impington recorded substantially more crime than Colchester in March 2026 — 480 incidents compared to 125, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Public order (15), while Impington has more Criminal damage & arson (43). 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, Colchester recorded fewer crimes than Impington — 125 vs 480 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Impington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Public order while Impington had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Colchester recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 480).