Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO12 · Essex
126
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
IP17 · Suffolk
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kelsale has less crime — 2 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.
Harwich recorded substantially more crime than Kelsale in April 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 2, a 63.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21) and Criminal damage & arson (17), while Kelsale has more Weapons possession (1). 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, Kelsale recorded fewer crimes than Harwich — 2 vs 126 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Kelsale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Kelsale had more Weapons possession. Overall, Kelsale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 126).