Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO4 · Essex
175
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
IP17 · Suffolk
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kelsale has less crime — 2 vs 175 incidents in April 2026.
Colchester recorded substantially more crime than Kelsale in April 2026 — 175 incidents compared to 2, a 87.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Other theft (15), while Kelsale has more Weapons possession (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kelsale recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 2 vs 175 incidents. That is 99% 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 Shoplifting and Other theft while Kelsale had more Weapons possession. Overall, Kelsale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 175).