Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP2 · Suffolk
273
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR1 · Norfolk
743
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Ipswich has less crime — 273 vs 743 incidents in March 2026.
Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Ipswich in March 2026 — 743 incidents compared to 273, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Public order (26), while Norwich has more Anti-social behaviour (103). 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 March 2026 Police data, Ipswich recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 273 vs 743 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Norwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Public order while Norwich had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ipswich recorded fewer total crimes (273 vs 743).