Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR30 · Norfolk
312
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
IP3 · Suffolk
211
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Ipswich has less crime — 211 vs 312 incidents in March 2026.
Great Yarmouth saw somewhat more crime than Ipswich in March 2026 (312 vs 211 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Yarmouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (60), while Ipswich has more Shoplifting (43). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Ipswich recorded fewer crimes than Great Yarmouth — 211 vs 312 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Great Yarmouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Great Yarmouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Ipswich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ipswich recorded fewer total crimes (211 vs 312).