Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO4 · Essex
175
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
IP5 · Suffolk
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kesgrave has less crime — 36 vs 175 incidents in April 2026.
Colchester recorded substantially more crime than Kesgrave in April 2026 — 175 incidents compared to 36, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Other theft (15), while Kesgrave has more Anti-social behaviour (8) and Criminal damage & arson (6). 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, Kesgrave recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 36 vs 175 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Kesgrave is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Kesgrave had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kesgrave recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 175).