Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP17 · Suffolk
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CO16 · Essex
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kelsale has less crime — 2 vs 5 incidents in April 2026.
Little Clacton recorded substantially more crime than Kelsale in April 2026 — 5 incidents compared to 2, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kelsale sees higher rates of Weapons possession (1), while Little Clacton has more Shoplifting (2) and Anti-social behaviour (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 Little Clacton — 2 vs 5 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Kelsale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kelsale saw higher rates of Weapons possession while Little Clacton had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kelsale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 5).