Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP3 · Suffolk
202
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
IP5 · Suffolk
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kesgrave has less crime — 36 vs 202 incidents in April 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Kesgrave in April 2026 — 202 incidents compared to 36, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32) and Other theft (13), while Kesgrave has more Anti-social behaviour (8) and Criminal damage & arson (6). 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 April 2026 Police data, Kesgrave recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 36 vs 202 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Kesgrave is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Kesgrave had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kesgrave recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 202).