Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP15 · Suffolk
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CO7 · Essex
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Elmstead has less crime — 3 vs 9 incidents in February 2026.
Aldeburgh recorded substantially more crime than Elmstead in February 2026 — 9 incidents compared to 3, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldeburgh sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Other theft (1), while Elmstead has more Shoplifting (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 Aldeburgh — 3 vs 9 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Elmstead 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 Elmstead had more Shoplifting. Overall, Elmstead recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 9).