Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO7 · Essex
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP24 · Norfolk
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Elmstead has less crime — 9 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
Thetford recorded substantially more crime than Elmstead in April 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 9, a 15.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Elmstead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2), while Thetford has more Anti-social behaviour (34). 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, Elmstead recorded fewer crimes than Thetford — 9 vs 135 incidents. That is 93% 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 while Thetford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Elmstead recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 135).