Kelsale vs Sudbury — 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

Sudbury

CO10 · Suffolk

12

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft4
  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Public order2

Kelsale has less crime — 2 vs 12 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Sudbury recorded substantially more crime than Kelsale in April 2026 — 12 incidents compared to 2, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kelsale sees higher rates of Weapons possession (1), while Sudbury has more Other theft (4) and Public order (2). 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 Sudbury safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kelsale recorded fewer crimes than Sudbury — 2 vs 12 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Kelsale is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kelsale saw higher rates of Weapons possession while Sudbury had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Kelsale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 12).

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