Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP1 · Suffolk
325
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR8 · Norfolk
12
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Taverham has less crime — 12 vs 325 incidents in March 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Taverham in March 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 12, a 27.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (98) and Criminal damage & arson (23), while Taverham has more Anti-social behaviour (4) and Public order (4). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Taverham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Taverham recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 12 vs 325 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Taverham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Taverham had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Taverham recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 325).