Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO4 · Essex
190
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
CB4 · Cambridgeshire
480
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Colchester has less crime — 190 vs 480 incidents in March 2026.
Impington recorded substantially more crime than Colchester in March 2026 — 480 incidents compared to 190, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Impington has more Criminal damage & arson (43). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Colchester recorded fewer crimes than Impington — 190 vs 480 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Impington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Impington had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Colchester recorded fewer total crimes (190 vs 480).