Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP1 · Suffolk
373
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
IP5 · Suffolk
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kesgrave has less crime — 22 vs 373 incidents in February 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Kesgrave in February 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 22, a 17.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (91) and Criminal damage & arson (26), while Kesgrave has more Other theft (3) and Public order (2). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kesgrave is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kesgrave recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 22 vs 373 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Kesgrave is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Kesgrave had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Kesgrave recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 373).