Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO3 · Essex
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP17 · Suffolk
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kelsale has less crime — 2 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Colchester recorded substantially more crime than Kelsale in April 2026 — 96 incidents compared to 2, a 48.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (26) and Public order (7), 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kelsale recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 2 vs 96 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Kelsale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Kelsale had more Weapons possession. Overall, Kelsale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 96).