Kesgrave vs Norwich — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Kesgrave

IP5 · Suffolk

36

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Criminal damage & arson6

Norwich

NR3 · Norfolk

497

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences202
  • Anti-social behaviour69
  • Shoplifting64

Kesgrave has less crime — 36 vs 497 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Kesgrave in April 2026 — 497 incidents compared to 36, a 13.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kesgrave sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Norwich has more Shoplifting (64). Kesgrave is below the national average while Norwich is above, making Kesgrave the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kesgrave or Norwich safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kesgrave recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 36 vs 497 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Kesgrave is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Kesgrave and Norwich?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kesgrave saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Norwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Kesgrave recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 497).

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