Hemingstone vs Ipswich — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Hemingstone

IP6 · Suffolk

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson1

Ipswich

IP3 · Suffolk

209

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences78
  • Vehicle crime31
  • Shoplifting26

Hemingstone has less crime — 1 vs 209 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Hemingstone in February 2026 — 209 incidents compared to 1, a 209.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hemingstone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Ipswich has more Violence & sexual offences (78) and Vehicle crime (31). Hemingstone is below the national average while Ipswich is above, making Hemingstone the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hemingstone or Ipswich safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hemingstone recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 1 vs 209 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Hemingstone is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hemingstone and Ipswich?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hemingstone saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Ipswich had more Violence & sexual offences and Vehicle crime. Overall, Hemingstone recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 209).

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