Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP19 · Suffolk
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP16 · Suffolk
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Halesworth has less crime — 25 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.
Halesworth and Leiston recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 25 and 28 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halesworth sees higher rates of Weapons possession (4) and Other theft (2), while Leiston has more Criminal damage & arson (9) and Anti-social behaviour (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Halesworth recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 25 vs 28 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Halesworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Halesworth saw higher rates of Weapons possession and Other theft while Leiston had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Halesworth recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 28).