Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR24 · Norfolk
6
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
IP1 · Suffolk
325
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Briston has less crime — 6 vs 325 incidents in March 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Briston in March 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 6, a 54.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Briston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Burglary (1), while Ipswich has more Shoplifting (98) and Criminal damage & arson (23). Briston is below the national average while Ipswich is above, making Briston the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Briston recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 6 vs 325 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Briston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Briston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Ipswich had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Briston recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 325).