Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP1 · Suffolk
407
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
IP24 · Norfolk
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Thetford has less crime — 135 vs 407 incidents in April 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Thetford in April 2026 — 407 incidents compared to 135, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (102), while Thetford has more Anti-social behaviour (34). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Thetford recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 135 vs 407 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Ipswich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Thetford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Thetford recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 407).