Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR29 · Norfolk
5
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
IP1 · Suffolk
325
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Great Yarmouth has less crime — 5 vs 325 incidents in March 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Great Yarmouth in March 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 5, a 65.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Yarmouth sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Ipswich has more Criminal damage & arson (23). Great Yarmouth is below the national average while Ipswich is above, making Great Yarmouth the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Great Yarmouth recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 5 vs 325 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Great Yarmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Great Yarmouth saw higher rates of Other theft while Ipswich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Great Yarmouth recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 325).