Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO15 · Essex
424
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
IP24 · Norfolk
110
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Thetford has less crime — 110 vs 424 incidents in March 2026.
Clacton-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Thetford in March 2026 — 424 incidents compared to 110, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clacton-on-Sea sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (50), while Thetford has more Anti-social behaviour (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Thetford recorded fewer crimes than Clacton-on-Sea — 110 vs 424 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Clacton-on-Sea is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Clacton-on-Sea saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Thetford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Thetford recorded fewer total crimes (110 vs 424).