Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO14 · Essex
36
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP1 · Suffolk
373
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Frinton and Walton has less crime — 36 vs 373 incidents in February 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Frinton and Walton in February 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 36, a 10.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Frinton and Walton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (4), while Ipswich has more Criminal damage & arson (26). Frinton and Walton is below the national average while Ipswich is above, making Frinton and Walton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Frinton and Walton recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 36 vs 373 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Frinton and Walton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Frinton and Walton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Ipswich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Frinton and Walton recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 373).