Ipswich vs Syleham — 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

Syleham

IP21 · Suffolk

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime1

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

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Syleham in April 2026 — 312 incidents compared to 1, a 312.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (143) and Shoplifting (37), while Syleham has more Vehicle crime (1). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Syleham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich or Syleham safer?

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

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Syleham had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Syleham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 312).

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