Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP30 · Suffolk
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP24 · Norfolk
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hessett has less crime — 4 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
Thetford recorded substantially more crime than Hessett in April 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 4, a 33.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hessett sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Other theft (1), while Thetford has more Anti-social behaviour (34) and Public order (9). 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, Hessett recorded fewer crimes than Thetford — 4 vs 135 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Hessett 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 Thetford had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Hessett recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 135).