Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP2 · Suffolk
312
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CO10 · Suffolk
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sudbury has less crime — 12 vs 312 incidents in April 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Sudbury in April 2026 — 312 incidents compared to 12, a 26.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Criminal damage & arson (32), while Sudbury has more Other theft (4) and Public order (2). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sudbury is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sudbury recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 12 vs 312 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Sudbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Sudbury had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Sudbury recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 312).