Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP30 · Suffolk
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP16 · Suffolk
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hessett has less crime — 2 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.
Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Hessett in February 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 2, a 14.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hessett recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 2 vs 28 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Hessett is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Hessett's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (2 incidents) while Leiston's was Criminal damage & arson (9 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.