Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP1 · Suffolk
407
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
IP4 · Suffolk
309
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ipswich has less crime — 309 vs 407 incidents in April 2026.
Ipswich saw somewhat more crime than Ipswich in April 2026 (407 vs 309 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Public order (28), while Ipswich has more Criminal damage & arson (33). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ipswich recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 309 vs 407 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Ipswich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Public order while Ipswich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ipswich recorded fewer total crimes (309 vs 407).