Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO7 · Essex
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP16 · Suffolk
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Elmstead has less crime — 3 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.
Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Elmstead in February 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 3, a 9.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Elmstead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (1), while Leiston has more Criminal damage & arson (9) and Anti-social behaviour (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Elmstead recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 3 vs 28 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Elmstead is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Elmstead saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leiston had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Elmstead recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 28).