Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP2 · Suffolk
312
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
IP3 · Suffolk
202
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ipswich has less crime — 202 vs 312 incidents in April 2026.
Ipswich recorded notably higher crime than Ipswich in April 2026 — 312 vs 202 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (32), while Ipswich has more Other theft (13). 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 April 2026 Police data, Ipswich recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 202 vs 312 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Ipswich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Ipswich had more Other theft. Overall, Ipswich recorded fewer total crimes (202 vs 312).