Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO13 · Essex
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP16 · Suffolk
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (28) in February 2026.
Frinton and Walton and Leiston recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 28 and 28 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Frinton and Walton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Leiston has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Frinton and Walton and Leiston recorded identical crime totals in February 2026 (28 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Frinton and Walton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leiston had more Criminal damage & arson. Total crime levels were similar.