Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP1 · Suffolk
373
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CB5 · Cambridgeshire
274
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Stow cum Quy has less crime — 274 vs 373 incidents in February 2026.
Ipswich saw somewhat more crime than Stow cum Quy in February 2026 (373 vs 274 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Stow cum Quy has more Anti-social behaviour (42). 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 February 2026 Police data, Stow cum Quy recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 274 vs 373 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Ipswich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stow cum Quy had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Stow cum Quy recorded fewer total crimes (274 vs 373).