Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP3 · Suffolk
211
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR28 · Norfolk
77
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
North Walsham has less crime — 77 vs 211 incidents in March 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than North Walsham in March 2026 — 211 incidents compared to 77, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (43) and Criminal damage & arson (21), while North Walsham has more Anti-social behaviour (10) and Public order (8). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Walsham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, North Walsham recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 77 vs 211 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. North Walsham 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 Criminal damage & arson while North Walsham had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, North Walsham recorded fewer total crimes (77 vs 211).