Ipswich vs Walsingham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ipswich

IP2 · Suffolk

273

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences116
  • Shoplifting39
  • Public order26

Walsingham

NR22 · Norfolk

1

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Walsingham has less crime — 1 vs 273 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Walsingham in March 2026 — 273 incidents compared to 1, a 273.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Ipswich records significantly more (116 vs 1 incidents). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Walsingham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich or Walsingham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Walsingham recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 1 vs 273 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Walsingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Ipswich recorded 116 incidents of this type vs 1 in Walsingham. Overall, Walsingham had fewer total crimes (1 vs 273).

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