Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP3 · Suffolk
202
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
IP4 · Suffolk
309
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ipswich has less crime — 202 vs 309 incidents in April 2026.
Ipswich recorded notably higher crime than Ipswich in April 2026 — 309 vs 202 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Other theft (13), while Ipswich has more Criminal damage & arson (33). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ipswich recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 202 vs 309 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Ipswich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Other theft while Ipswich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ipswich recorded fewer total crimes (202 vs 309).