Kelsale vs Scarning — 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

Scarning

NR19 · Norfolk

144

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Shoplifting25
  • Anti-social behaviour25

Kelsale has less crime — 2 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Scarning recorded substantially more crime than Kelsale in April 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 2, a 72.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kelsale sees higher rates of Weapons possession (1), while Scarning has more Shoplifting (25) and Anti-social behaviour (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kelsale or Scarning safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kelsale recorded fewer crimes than Scarning — 2 vs 144 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Kelsale is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kelsale saw higher rates of Weapons possession while Scarning had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kelsale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 144).

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