Hessett vs Pakenham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hessett

IP30 · Suffolk

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Pakenham

IP31 · Suffolk

6

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Other theft1

Hessett has less crime — 4 vs 6 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Pakenham recorded notably higher crime than Hessett in April 2026 — 6 vs 4 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hessett sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Pakenham has more Anti-social behaviour (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 Hessett or Pakenham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hessett recorded fewer crimes than Pakenham — 4 vs 6 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Hessett is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hessett and Pakenham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hessett saw higher rates of Other crime while Pakenham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hessett recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 6).

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