Great Yarmouth vs Kelsale — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Great Yarmouth

NR30 · Norfolk

312

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences129
  • Anti-social behaviour60
  • Criminal damage & arson28

Kelsale

IP17 · Suffolk

3

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3

Kelsale has less crime — 3 vs 312 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Great Yarmouth recorded substantially more crime than Kelsale in March 2026 — 312 incidents compared to 3, a 104.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Great Yarmouth records significantly more (129 vs 3 incidents). Great Yarmouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kelsale is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Great Yarmouth or Kelsale safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Kelsale recorded fewer crimes than Great Yarmouth — 3 vs 312 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Kelsale is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Great Yarmouth and Kelsale?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Great Yarmouth recorded 129 incidents of this type vs 3 in Kelsale. Overall, Kelsale had fewer total crimes (3 vs 312).

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