Kelsale vs Norwich — 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

Norwich

NR3 · Norfolk

497

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences202
  • Anti-social behaviour69
  • Shoplifting64

Kelsale has less crime — 2 vs 497 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Kelsale in April 2026 — 497 incidents compared to 2, a 248.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kelsale sees higher rates of Weapons possession (1), while Norwich has more Anti-social behaviour (69) and Shoplifting (64). Kelsale is below the national average while Norwich is above, making Kelsale the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kelsale or Norwich safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kelsale recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 2 vs 497 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Kelsale is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Kelsale and Norwich?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kelsale saw higher rates of Weapons possession while Norwich had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Kelsale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 497).

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