Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO3 · Essex
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP5 · Suffolk
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kesgrave has less crime — 36 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Colchester recorded substantially more crime than Kesgrave in April 2026 — 96 incidents compared to 36, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Public order (7), while Kesgrave has more Criminal damage & arson (6). 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, Kesgrave recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 36 vs 96 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Kesgrave 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 Kesgrave had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kesgrave recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 96).