Kesgrave vs Norwich — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Kesgrave

IP5 · Suffolk

19

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Other theft3
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Norwich

NR6 · Norfolk

171

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences64
  • Shoplifting26
  • Public order18

Kesgrave has less crime — 19 vs 171 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Kesgrave in March 2026 — 171 incidents compared to 19, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kesgrave sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Anti-social behaviour (2), while Norwich has more Shoplifting (26) and Public order (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kesgrave or Norwich safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Kesgrave recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 19 vs 171 incidents. That is 89% 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 March 2026, Kesgrave saw higher rates of Other theft and Anti-social behaviour while Norwich had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Kesgrave recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 171).

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