Kelsale vs Old Buckenham — 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

Old Buckenham

NR16 · Norfolk

8

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary2
  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other crime1

Kelsale has less crime — 2 vs 8 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Old Buckenham recorded substantially more crime than Kelsale in April 2026 — 8 incidents compared to 2, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kelsale sees higher rates of Weapons possession (1), while Old Buckenham has more Burglary (2) and Other crime (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 Old Buckenham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kelsale recorded fewer crimes than Old Buckenham — 2 vs 8 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Kelsale is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Kelsale and Old Buckenham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kelsale saw higher rates of Weapons possession while Old Buckenham had more Burglary and Other crime. Overall, Kelsale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 8).

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