Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO7 · Essex
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB8 · Cambridgeshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Woodditton has less crime — 2 vs 9 incidents in April 2026.
Elmstead recorded substantially more crime than Woodditton in April 2026 — 9 incidents compared to 2, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Elmstead sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (3) and Shoplifting (2), while Woodditton has more Bicycle theft (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Woodditton recorded fewer crimes than Elmstead — 2 vs 9 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Woodditton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Elmstead saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Woodditton had more Bicycle theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Woodditton recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 9).