Halesworth vs Ipswich — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Halesworth

IP19 · Suffolk

10

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Robbery1
  • Burglary1

Ipswich

IP3 · Suffolk

202

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences92
  • Shoplifting32
  • Other theft13

Halesworth has less crime — 10 vs 202 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Halesworth in April 2026 — 202 incidents compared to 10, a 20.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halesworth sees higher rates of Robbery (1) and Burglary (1), while Ipswich has more Shoplifting (32) and Other theft (13). Halesworth is below the national average while Ipswich is above, making Halesworth the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Halesworth or Ipswich safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Halesworth recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 10 vs 202 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Halesworth is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Halesworth and Ipswich?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halesworth saw higher rates of Robbery and Burglary while Ipswich had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Halesworth recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 202).

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