Ipswich vs Sible Hedingham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ipswich

IP2 · Suffolk

312

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences143
  • Shoplifting37
  • Criminal damage & arson32

Sible Hedingham

CO9 · Essex

11

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other theft3
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Sible Hedingham has less crime — 11 vs 312 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Sible Hedingham in April 2026 — 312 incidents compared to 11, a 28.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Criminal damage & arson (32), while Sible Hedingham has more Other theft (3) and Anti-social behaviour (2). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sible Hedingham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich or Sible Hedingham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sible Hedingham recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 11 vs 312 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Sible Hedingham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ipswich and Sible Hedingham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Sible Hedingham had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Sible Hedingham recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 312).

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