Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP20 · Norfolk
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP17 · Suffolk
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kelsale has less crime — 2 vs 10 incidents in April 2026.
Harleston recorded substantially more crime than Kelsale in April 2026 — 10 incidents compared to 2, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harleston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2), 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 Harleston — 2 vs 10 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Kelsale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harleston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Kelsale had more Weapons possession. Overall, Kelsale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 10).