Kelsale vs Little Clacton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Kelsale

IP17 · Suffolk

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Weapons possession1

Little Clacton

CO16 · Essex

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting2
  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Kelsale has less crime — 2 vs 5 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Kelsale or Little Clacton safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Kelsale and Little Clacton?

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).

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