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

NR4 · Norfolk

89

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Shoplifting14
  • Anti-social behaviour13

Kelsale has less crime — 2 vs 89 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Kelsale in April 2026 — 89 incidents compared to 2, a 44.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kelsale sees higher rates of Weapons possession (1), while Norwich has more Shoplifting (14) and Anti-social behaviour (13). 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 Norwich safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kelsale recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 2 vs 89 incidents. That is 98% 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 Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kelsale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 89).

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