Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR21 · Norfolk
60
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP16 · Suffolk
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Leiston has less crime — 30 vs 60 incidents in April 2026.
Fakenham recorded notably higher crime than Leiston in April 2026 — 60 vs 30 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fakenham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Leiston has more 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, Leiston recorded fewer crimes than Fakenham — 30 vs 60 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Leiston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Fakenham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leiston had more Other theft. Overall, Leiston recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 60).