Hemingstone vs Leiston — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hemingstone

IP6 · Suffolk

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Burglary1

Leiston

IP16 · Suffolk

30

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

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

Hemingstone has less crime — 3 vs 30 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Hemingstone in April 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 3, a 10.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hemingstone sees higher rates of 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 Hemingstone or Leiston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hemingstone recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 3 vs 30 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Hemingstone is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hemingstone saw higher rates of Burglary while Leiston had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Hemingstone recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 30).

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