Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP30 · Suffolk
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP16 · Suffolk
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hessett has less crime — 4 vs 30 incidents in April 2026.
Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Hessett in April 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 4, a 7.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hessett sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Leiston has more Anti-social behaviour (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hessett recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 4 vs 30 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Hessett is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hessett saw higher rates of Other crime while Leiston had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hessett recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 30).