Essex vs Woodditton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Essex

CM11 · Essex

11

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime4
  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Drugs1

Woodditton

CB8 · Cambridgeshire

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Bicycle theft1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Woodditton has less crime — 2 vs 11 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Essex recorded substantially more crime than Woodditton in April 2026 — 11 incidents compared to 2, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Essex sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4) and Violence & sexual offences (3), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Essex or Woodditton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Woodditton recorded fewer crimes than Essex — 2 vs 11 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Woodditton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Essex and Woodditton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Essex saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Violence & sexual offences while Woodditton had more Bicycle theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Woodditton recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 11).

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