Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP3 · Suffolk
209
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
IP5 · Suffolk
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kesgrave has less crime — 22 vs 209 incidents in February 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Kesgrave in February 2026 — 209 incidents compared to 22, a 9.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (31) and Shoplifting (26), while Kesgrave has more Other theft (3) and Public order (2). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kesgrave is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kesgrave recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 22 vs 209 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Kesgrave is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Shoplifting while Kesgrave had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Kesgrave recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 209).