Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP15 · Suffolk
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CO15 · Essex
317
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Aldeburgh has less crime — 9 vs 317 incidents in February 2026.
Clacton-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Aldeburgh in February 2026 — 317 incidents compared to 9, a 35.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldeburgh sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Other theft (1), while Clacton-on-Sea has more Vehicle crime (26) and Anti-social behaviour (25). Aldeburgh is below the national average while Clacton-on-Sea is above, making Aldeburgh the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Aldeburgh recorded fewer crimes than Clacton-on-Sea — 9 vs 317 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Aldeburgh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Aldeburgh saw higher rates of Burglary and Other theft while Clacton-on-Sea had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Aldeburgh recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 317).