Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO7 · Essex
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB8 · Cambridgeshire
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Elmstead has less crime — 3 vs 6 incidents in February 2026.
Woodditton recorded notably higher crime than Elmstead in February 2026 — 6 vs 3 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Elmstead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (1), while Woodditton has more Anti-social behaviour (1) and Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Elmstead recorded fewer crimes than Woodditton — 3 vs 6 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Elmstead is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Elmstead saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Woodditton had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Elmstead recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 6).