Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR35 · Suffolk
15
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
IP4 · Suffolk
317
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Bungay has less crime — 15 vs 317 incidents in March 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Bungay in March 2026 — 317 incidents compared to 15, a 21.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bungay sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Burglary (3), while Ipswich has more Shoplifting (84) and Criminal damage & arson (28). Bungay is below the national average while Ipswich is above, making Bungay the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Bungay recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 15 vs 317 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Bungay is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bungay saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Ipswich had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bungay recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 317).