Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP27 · Suffolk
5
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR32 · Suffolk
174
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Brandon has less crime — 5 vs 174 incidents in March 2026.
Oulton Broad recorded substantially more crime than Brandon in March 2026 — 174 incidents compared to 5, a 34.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brandon sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Oulton Broad has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and Criminal damage & arson (16). 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, Brandon recorded fewer crimes than Oulton Broad — 5 vs 174 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Brandon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Brandon saw higher rates of Other crime while Oulton Broad had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Brandon recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 174).