Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP2 · Suffolk
273
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR4 · Norfolk
90
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Norwich has less crime — 90 vs 273 incidents in March 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Norwich in March 2026 — 273 incidents compared to 90, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Public order (26), while Norwich has more Anti-social behaviour (13). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Norwich is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Norwich recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 90 vs 273 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Norwich is also below the national average for crime.
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, Norwich recorded fewer total crimes (90 vs 273).