Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP2 · Suffolk
273
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR18 · Norfolk
42
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Wymondham has less crime — 42 vs 273 incidents in March 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Wymondham in March 2026 — 273 incidents compared to 42, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39) and Public order (26), while Wymondham has more Anti-social behaviour (7) and Criminal damage & arson (6). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wymondham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Wymondham recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 42 vs 273 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Wymondham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Wymondham had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wymondham recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 273).