Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP17 · Suffolk
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP26 · Norfolk
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Methwold has less crime — 1 vs 2 incidents in April 2026.
Kelsale recorded notably higher crime than Methwold in April 2026 — 2 vs 1 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kelsale sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (1) and Weapons possession (1), while Methwold has more Burglary (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, Methwold recorded fewer crimes than Kelsale — 1 vs 2 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Methwold is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kelsale saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Weapons possession while Methwold had more Burglary. Overall, Methwold recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 2).