Kelsale vs Newport — 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

Newport

CB11 · Essex

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1
  • Public order1
  • Bicycle theft1

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

What the data shows

Newport 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 Violence & sexual offences (1) and Weapons possession (1), while Newport has more Other theft (1) and Public order (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 Newport safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kelsale recorded fewer crimes than Newport — 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 Newport?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kelsale saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Weapons possession while Newport had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Kelsale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 5).

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