Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO4 · Essex
175
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CB9 · Suffolk
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Haverhill has less crime — 160 vs 175 incidents in April 2026.
Colchester and Haverhill recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 175 and 160 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Other theft (15), while Haverhill has more Anti-social behaviour (14) and Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Haverhill recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 160 vs 175 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Haverhill had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Haverhill recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 175).