Ipswich vs Wymondham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ipswich

IP1 · Suffolk

325

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences114
  • Shoplifting98
  • Criminal damage & arson23

Wymondham

NR18 · Norfolk

42

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Criminal damage & arson6

Wymondham has less crime — 42 vs 325 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Wymondham in March 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 42, a 7.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (98), while Wymondham has more Anti-social behaviour (7). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wymondham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich or Wymondham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Wymondham recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 42 vs 325 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Wymondham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ipswich and Wymondham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wymondham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wymondham recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 325).

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