Aldeburgh vs Southwold — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Aldeburgh

IP15 · Suffolk

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1

Southwold

IP18 · Suffolk

17

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft5
  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Public order2

Aldeburgh has less crime — 1 vs 17 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Southwold recorded substantially more crime than Aldeburgh in April 2026 — 17 incidents compared to 1, a 17.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldeburgh sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1), while Southwold has more Other theft (5) and Violence & sexual offences (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aldeburgh or Southwold safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Aldeburgh recorded fewer crimes than Southwold — 1 vs 17 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Aldeburgh is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Aldeburgh and Southwold?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aldeburgh saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Southwold had more Other theft and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Aldeburgh recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 17).

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