Bures Hamlet vs Kelsale — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bures Hamlet

CO8 · Essex

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Public order1
  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Kelsale

IP17 · Suffolk

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Weapons possession1

Kelsale has less crime — 2 vs 3 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bures Hamlet recorded notably higher crime than Kelsale in April 2026 — 3 vs 2 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bures Hamlet sees higher rates of Public order (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Kelsale has more Weapons possession (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 Bures Hamlet or Kelsale safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kelsale recorded fewer crimes than Bures Hamlet — 2 vs 3 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Kelsale is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bures Hamlet and Kelsale?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bures Hamlet saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Kelsale had more Weapons possession. Overall, Kelsale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 3).

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