Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO7 · Essex
13
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
IP26 · Norfolk
1
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Methwold has less crime — 1 vs 13 incidents in March 2026.
Elmstead recorded substantially more crime than Methwold in March 2026 — 13 incidents compared to 1, a 13.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Elmstead sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Violence & sexual offences (4), while Methwold has more Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Methwold recorded fewer crimes than Elmstead — 1 vs 13 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Methwold is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Elmstead saw higher rates of Other theft and Violence & sexual offences while Methwold had more Burglary. Overall, Methwold recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 13).