Eye vs Leiston — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Eye

IP23 · Suffolk

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary1

Leiston

IP16 · Suffolk

28

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson9
  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Eye has less crime — 1 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Eye in February 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 1, a 28.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Eye sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Leiston has more Criminal damage & arson (9) and Violence & sexual offences (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Eye or Leiston safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Eye recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 1 vs 28 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Eye is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Eye and Leiston?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Eye saw higher rates of Burglary while Leiston had more Criminal damage & arson and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Eye recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 28).

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