Aldham vs Ipswich — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Aldham

IP7 · Suffolk

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft2

Ipswich

IP4 · Suffolk

309

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences121
  • Shoplifting66
  • Criminal damage & arson33

Aldham has less crime — 2 vs 309 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Aldham in April 2026 — 309 incidents compared to 2, a 154.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldham sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Ipswich has more Violence & sexual offences (121) and Shoplifting (66). Aldham is below the national average while Ipswich is above, making Aldham the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aldham or Ipswich safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Aldham recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 2 vs 309 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Aldham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Aldham and Ipswich?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aldham saw higher rates of Other theft while Ipswich had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Aldham recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 309).

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