Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO7 · Essex
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP16 · Suffolk
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Elmstead has less crime — 9 vs 30 incidents in April 2026.
Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Elmstead in April 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 9, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Elmstead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2) and Public order (2), while Leiston has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Elmstead recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 9 vs 30 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Elmstead is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Elmstead saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Leiston had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Elmstead recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 30).