Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP2 · Suffolk
273
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR33 · Suffolk
88
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Oulton Broad has less crime — 88 vs 273 incidents in March 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Oulton Broad in March 2026 — 273 incidents compared to 88, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39) and Public order (26), while Oulton Broad has more Criminal damage & arson (12) and Vehicle crime (10). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Oulton Broad is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Oulton Broad recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 88 vs 273 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Oulton Broad is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Oulton Broad had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Oulton Broad recorded fewer total crimes (88 vs 273).