Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR31 · Norfolk
239
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
IP2 · Suffolk
273
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Great Yarmouth has less crime — 239 vs 273 incidents in March 2026.
Great Yarmouth and Ipswich recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 239 and 273 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Yarmouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (34), while Ipswich has more Shoplifting (39). 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, Great Yarmouth recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 239 vs 273 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Ipswich 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, Great Yarmouth recorded fewer total crimes (239 vs 273).