Hevingham vs Leiston — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hevingham

NR10 · Norfolk

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Drugs1

Leiston

IP16 · Suffolk

28

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson9
  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Hevingham has less crime — 1 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Hevingham in February 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 1, a 28.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hevingham sees higher rates of Drugs (1), while Leiston has more Criminal damage & arson (9) and Violence & sexual offences (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hevingham or Leiston safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hevingham recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 1 vs 28 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Hevingham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hevingham and Leiston?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hevingham saw higher rates of Drugs while Leiston had more Criminal damage & arson and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Hevingham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 28).

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