Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP2 · Suffolk
312
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
IP17 · Suffolk
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kelsale has less crime — 2 vs 312 incidents in April 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Kelsale in April 2026 — 312 incidents compared to 2, a 156.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Criminal damage & arson (32), 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 312 incidents. That is 99% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Kelsale had more Weapons possession. Overall, Kelsale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 312).