Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP1 · Suffolk
325
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR5 · Norfolk
203
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Norwich has less crime — 203 vs 325 incidents in March 2026.
Ipswich recorded notably higher crime than Norwich in March 2026 — 325 vs 203 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (98), while Norwich has more Anti-social behaviour (24). 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, Norwich recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 203 vs 325 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Ipswich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Norwich had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Norwich recorded fewer total crimes (203 vs 325).