Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO4 · Essex
147
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CB1 · Cambridgeshire
339
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Colchester has less crime — 147 vs 339 incidents in February 2026.
Fulbourn recorded notably higher crime than Colchester in February 2026 — 339 vs 147 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Fulbourn has more Anti-social behaviour (39). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Colchester recorded fewer crimes than Fulbourn — 147 vs 339 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Fulbourn is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Public order while Fulbourn had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Colchester recorded fewer total crimes (147 vs 339).