Halesworth vs Pakenham — 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

Pakenham

IP31 · Suffolk

6

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Other theft1

Pakenham has less crime — 6 vs 10 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Halesworth recorded notably higher crime than Pakenham in April 2026 — 10 vs 6 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halesworth sees higher rates of Robbery (1) and Burglary (1), while Pakenham has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Other theft (1). 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 Pakenham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Pakenham recorded fewer crimes than Halesworth — 6 vs 10 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Pakenham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halesworth saw higher rates of Robbery and Burglary while Pakenham had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Pakenham recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 10).

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