Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR31 · Norfolk
239
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
IP3 · Suffolk
211
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Ipswich has less crime — 211 vs 239 incidents in March 2026.
Great Yarmouth and Ipswich recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 239 and 211 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Yarmouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (34) and Public order (25), while Ipswich has more Shoplifting (43) and Criminal damage & arson (21). 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 239 incidents. That is 12% 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 and Public order while Ipswich had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ipswich recorded fewer total crimes (211 vs 239).