Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO11 · Essex
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB8 · Cambridgeshire
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Woodditton has less crime — 6 vs 29 incidents in February 2026.
Mistley recorded substantially more crime than Woodditton in February 2026 — 29 incidents compared to 6, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Mistley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6) and Public order (3), while Woodditton has more Drugs (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, Woodditton recorded fewer crimes than Mistley — 6 vs 29 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Woodditton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Mistley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Woodditton had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Woodditton recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 29).