Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP2 · Suffolk
273
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR32 · Suffolk
174
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Oulton Broad has less crime — 174 vs 273 incidents in March 2026.
Ipswich recorded notably higher crime than Oulton Broad in March 2026 — 273 vs 174 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39) and Public order (26), while Oulton Broad has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Oulton Broad recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 174 vs 273 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Ipswich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Oulton Broad had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Oulton Broad recorded fewer total crimes (174 vs 273).