Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP30 · Suffolk
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP17 · Suffolk
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kelsale has less crime — 2 vs 4 incidents in April 2026.
Hessett recorded notably higher crime than Kelsale in April 2026 — 4 vs 2 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hessett sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Other theft (1), 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 Hessett — 2 vs 4 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Kelsale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hessett saw higher rates of Other crime and Other theft while Kelsale had more Weapons possession. Overall, Kelsale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 4).