Colchester vs Tuddenham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Colchester

CO3 · Essex

125

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences46
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Public order15

Tuddenham

IP28 · Suffolk

4

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary1
  • Drugs1
  • Weapons possession1

Tuddenham has less crime — 4 vs 125 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Colchester recorded substantially more crime than Tuddenham in March 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 4, a 31.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (46) and Anti-social behaviour (24), while Tuddenham has more Burglary (1) and Drugs (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Colchester or Tuddenham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Tuddenham recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 4 vs 125 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Tuddenham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Colchester and Tuddenham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Tuddenham had more Burglary and Drugs. Overall, Tuddenham recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 125).

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