Kelsale vs Wells-next-the-Sea — 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

Wells-next-the-Sea

NR23 · Norfolk

11

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Other theft2
  • Public order1

Kelsale has less crime — 2 vs 11 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wells-next-the-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Kelsale in April 2026 — 11 incidents compared to 2, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kelsale sees higher rates of Weapons possession (1), while Wells-next-the-Sea has more Other theft (2) and Public order (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 Wells-next-the-Sea safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kelsale recorded fewer crimes than Wells-next-the-Sea — 2 vs 11 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Kelsale is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Kelsale and Wells-next-the-Sea?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kelsale saw higher rates of Weapons possession while Wells-next-the-Sea had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Kelsale recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 11).

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