Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO7 · Essex
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP19 · Suffolk
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Elmstead has less crime — 9 vs 10 incidents in April 2026.
Elmstead and Halesworth recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 9 and 10 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Elmstead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2) and Public order (2), while Halesworth has more Robbery (1) and Burglary (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, Elmstead recorded fewer crimes than Halesworth — 9 vs 10 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Elmstead is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Elmstead saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Halesworth had more Robbery and Burglary. Overall, Elmstead recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 10).