Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP19 · Suffolk
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP18 · Suffolk
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Halesworth has less crime — 10 vs 17 incidents in April 2026.
Southwold recorded notably higher crime than Halesworth in April 2026 — 17 vs 10 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halesworth sees higher rates of Robbery (1) and Burglary (1), while Southwold has more Other theft (5) and Public order (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Halesworth recorded fewer crimes than Southwold — 10 vs 17 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Halesworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halesworth saw higher rates of Robbery and Burglary while Southwold had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Halesworth recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 17).