Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP30 · Suffolk
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP18 · Suffolk
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hessett has less crime — 4 vs 17 incidents in April 2026.
Southwold recorded substantially more crime than Hessett in April 2026 — 17 incidents compared to 4, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hessett sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Southwold has more Public order (2). 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 Southwold — 4 vs 17 incidents. That is 76% 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 Southwold had more Public order. Overall, Hessett recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 17).