Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP3 · Suffolk
202
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
IP17 · Suffolk
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kelsale has less crime — 2 vs 202 incidents in April 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Kelsale in April 2026 — 202 incidents compared to 2, a 101.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32) and Other theft (13), 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 202 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 Other theft while Kelsale had more Weapons possession. Overall, Kelsale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 202).