Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO12 · Essex
77
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP5 · Suffolk
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kesgrave has less crime — 22 vs 77 incidents in February 2026.
Harwich recorded substantially more crime than Kesgrave in February 2026 — 77 incidents compared to 22, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harwich sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (15) and Criminal damage & arson (10), while Kesgrave has more Other theft (3) and Public order (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kesgrave recorded fewer crimes than Harwich — 22 vs 77 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Kesgrave is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Harwich saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Kesgrave had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Kesgrave recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 77).