Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO16 · Essex
12
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
IP24 · Norfolk
110
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Little Clacton has less crime — 12 vs 110 incidents in March 2026.
Thetford recorded substantially more crime than Little Clacton in March 2026 — 110 incidents compared to 12, a 9.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Little Clacton sees higher rates of Other theft (2) and Shoplifting (2), while Thetford has more Anti-social behaviour (20) and Criminal damage & arson (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Little Clacton recorded fewer crimes than Thetford — 12 vs 110 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Little Clacton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Little Clacton saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Thetford had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Little Clacton recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 110).