Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP27 · Suffolk
5
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
CO16 · Essex
12
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Brandon has less crime — 5 vs 12 incidents in March 2026.
Little Clacton recorded notably higher crime than Brandon in March 2026 — 12 vs 5 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brandon sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Little Clacton has more Other theft (2) and Shoplifting (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Brandon recorded fewer crimes than Little Clacton — 5 vs 12 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Brandon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Brandon saw higher rates of Other crime while Little Clacton had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Brandon recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 12).