Halesworth vs Leiston — 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

Leiston

IP16 · Suffolk

30

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Other theft2

Halesworth has less crime — 10 vs 30 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Halesworth in April 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 10, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halesworth sees higher rates of Robbery (1) and Burglary (1), while Leiston has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Halesworth or Leiston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Halesworth recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 10 vs 30 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Halesworth is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halesworth saw higher rates of Robbery and Burglary while Leiston had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Halesworth recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 30).

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