Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP1 · Suffolk
407
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
IP17 · Suffolk
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kelsale has less crime — 2 vs 407 incidents in April 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Kelsale in April 2026 — 407 incidents compared to 2, a 203.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (102) and Public order (28), while Kelsale has more Weapons possession (1). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kelsale is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kelsale recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 2 vs 407 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Kelsale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Kelsale had more Weapons possession. Overall, Kelsale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 407).