Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO15 · Essex
470
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
IP3 · Suffolk
202
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ipswich has less crime — 202 vs 470 incidents in April 2026.
Clacton-on-Sea recorded notably higher crime than Ipswich in April 2026 — 470 vs 202 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clacton-on-Sea sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (46) and Criminal damage & arson (36), while Ipswich has more Shoplifting (32) and Other theft (13). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ipswich recorded fewer crimes than Clacton-on-Sea — 202 vs 470 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Clacton-on-Sea is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Clacton-on-Sea saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Ipswich had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Ipswich recorded fewer total crimes (202 vs 470).