Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP1 · Suffolk
325
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR1 · Norfolk
743
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Ipswich has less crime — 325 vs 743 incidents in March 2026.
Norwich recorded notably higher crime than Ipswich in March 2026 — 743 vs 325 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (23), while Norwich has more Anti-social behaviour (103). 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 March 2026 Police data, Ipswich recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 325 vs 743 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Norwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Norwich had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ipswich recorded fewer total crimes (325 vs 743).