Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO14 · Essex
76
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP4 · Suffolk
309
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Frinton and Walton has less crime — 76 vs 309 incidents in April 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Frinton and Walton in April 2026 — 309 incidents compared to 76, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Frinton and Walton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14) and Public order (6), while Ipswich has more Shoplifting (66) and Criminal damage & arson (33). 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 April 2026 Police data, Frinton and Walton recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 76 vs 309 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Frinton and Walton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Frinton and Walton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Ipswich had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Frinton and Walton recorded fewer total crimes (76 vs 309).