Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP5 · Suffolk
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CO16 · Essex
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Little Clacton has less crime — 5 vs 36 incidents in April 2026.
Kesgrave recorded substantially more crime than Little Clacton in April 2026 — 36 incidents compared to 5, a 7.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kesgrave sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Little Clacton has more Shoplifting (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Little Clacton recorded fewer crimes than Kesgrave — 5 vs 36 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Little Clacton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kesgrave saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Little Clacton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Little Clacton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 36).