Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP1 · Suffolk
325
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR6 · Norfolk
171
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Norwich has less crime — 171 vs 325 incidents in March 2026.
Ipswich recorded notably higher crime than Norwich in March 2026 — 325 vs 171 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (23), while Norwich has more Public order (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Norwich recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 171 vs 325 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Ipswich 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 Public order. Overall, Norwich recorded fewer total crimes (171 vs 325).