Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO3 · Essex
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP14 · Suffolk
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stowupland has less crime — 12 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Colchester recorded substantially more crime than Stowupland in April 2026 — 96 incidents compared to 12, a 8.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Public order (7), while Stowupland has more Robbery (1). 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, Stowupland recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 12 vs 96 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Stowupland 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 Stowupland had more Robbery. Overall, Stowupland recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 96).