Colchester vs Felixstowe — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Colchester

CO4 · Essex

175

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences81
  • Shoplifting16
  • Other theft15

Felixstowe

IP11 · Suffolk

95

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Shoplifting13
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Felixstowe has less crime — 95 vs 175 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Colchester recorded notably higher crime than Felixstowe in April 2026 — 175 vs 95 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Other theft (15), while Felixstowe has more Criminal damage & arson (10). 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 Felixstowe safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Felixstowe recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 95 vs 175 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Felixstowe is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Other theft while Felixstowe had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Felixstowe recorded fewer total crimes (95 vs 175).

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