Ipswich vs Sproughton — 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

Sproughton

IP8 · Suffolk

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Sproughton has less crime — 1 vs 312 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Sproughton in April 2026 — 312 incidents compared to 1, a 312.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Ipswich records significantly more (143 vs 1 incidents). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sproughton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich or Sproughton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sproughton recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 1 vs 312 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Sproughton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ipswich and Sproughton?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Ipswich recorded 143 incidents of this type vs 1 in Sproughton. Overall, Sproughton had fewer total crimes (1 vs 312).

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