Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP19 · Suffolk
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CO16 · Essex
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Little Clacton has less crime — 5 vs 10 incidents in April 2026.
Halesworth recorded notably higher crime than Little Clacton in April 2026 — 10 vs 5 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halesworth sees higher rates of Robbery (1) and Burglary (1), while Little Clacton has more Shoplifting (2) and Anti-social behaviour (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, Little Clacton recorded fewer crimes than Halesworth — 5 vs 10 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Little Clacton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halesworth saw higher rates of Robbery and Burglary while Little Clacton had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Little Clacton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 10).