Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB6 · Cambridgeshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP2 · Suffolk
260
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Downham has less crime — 1 vs 260 incidents in February 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Downham in February 2026 — 260 incidents compared to 1, a 260.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Downham sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Ipswich has more Violence & sexual offences (112) and Shoplifting (24). Downham is below the national average while Ipswich is above, making Downham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Downham recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 1 vs 260 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Downham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Downham saw higher rates of Public order while Ipswich had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Downham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 260).