Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP2 · Suffolk
312
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
IP5 · Suffolk
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kesgrave has less crime — 36 vs 312 incidents in April 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Kesgrave in April 2026 — 312 incidents compared to 36, a 8.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37), while Kesgrave has more Anti-social behaviour (8). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kesgrave is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kesgrave recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 36 vs 312 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Kesgrave is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kesgrave had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kesgrave recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 312).