Hemingstone vs Mistley — 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

Mistley

CO11 · Essex

29

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Shoplifting6
  • Public order3

Hemingstone has less crime — 1 vs 29 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Mistley recorded substantially more crime than Hemingstone in February 2026 — 29 incidents compared to 1, a 29.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hemingstone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Mistley has more Violence & sexual offences (11) and Shoplifting (6). 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 Mistley safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hemingstone recorded fewer crimes than Mistley — 1 vs 29 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Hemingstone is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hemingstone saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Mistley had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Hemingstone recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 29).

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