Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP15 · Suffolk
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP16 · Suffolk
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Aldeburgh has less crime — 9 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.
Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Aldeburgh in February 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 9, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldeburgh sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Other theft (1), while Leiston has more Criminal damage & arson (9) and Anti-social behaviour (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Aldeburgh recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 9 vs 28 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Aldeburgh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Aldeburgh saw higher rates of Burglary and Other theft while Leiston had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Aldeburgh recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 28).