Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO13 · Essex
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP17 · Suffolk
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kelsale has less crime — 2 vs 58 incidents in April 2026.
Frinton and Walton recorded substantially more crime than Kelsale in April 2026 — 58 incidents compared to 2, a 29.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Frinton and Walton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Other crime (4), 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 Frinton and Walton — 2 vs 58 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Kelsale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Frinton and Walton saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other crime while Kelsale had more Weapons possession. Overall, Kelsale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 58).