Hemingstone vs Southwold — 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

Southwold

IP18 · Suffolk

17

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft5
  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Public order2

Hemingstone has less crime — 3 vs 17 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Southwold recorded substantially more crime than Hemingstone in April 2026 — 17 incidents compared to 3, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hemingstone sees higher rates of 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Hemingstone or Southwold safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hemingstone recorded fewer crimes than Southwold — 3 vs 17 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Hemingstone is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hemingstone saw higher rates of Burglary while Southwold had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Hemingstone recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 17).

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