Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB9 · Suffolk
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
IP4 · Suffolk
247
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Haverhill has less crime — 146 vs 247 incidents in February 2026.
Ipswich recorded notably higher crime than Haverhill in February 2026 — 247 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haverhill sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16) and Other theft (14), while Ipswich has more Shoplifting (45) and Vehicle crime (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Haverhill recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 146 vs 247 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Ipswich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Haverhill saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Ipswich had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Haverhill recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 247).