Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP11 · Suffolk
95
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP16 · Suffolk
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Leiston has less crime — 30 vs 95 incidents in April 2026.
Felixstowe recorded substantially more crime than Leiston in April 2026 — 95 incidents compared to 30, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Felixstowe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Criminal damage & arson (10), 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, Leiston recorded fewer crimes than Felixstowe — 30 vs 95 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Leiston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Felixstowe saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Leiston had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Leiston recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 95).