Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP1 · Suffolk
373
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
IP16 · Suffolk
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Leiston has less crime — 28 vs 373 incidents in February 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Leiston in February 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 28, a 13.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (91), while Leiston has more Anti-social behaviour (5). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Leiston is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Leiston recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 28 vs 373 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Leiston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leiston had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Leiston recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 373).