Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP2 · Suffolk
273
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR26 · Norfolk
35
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Sheringham has less crime — 35 vs 273 incidents in March 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Sheringham in March 2026 — 273 incidents compared to 35, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Public order (26), while Sheringham has more Anti-social behaviour (5). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sheringham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Sheringham recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 35 vs 273 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Sheringham 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 Sheringham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Sheringham recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 273).