Ipswich vs Scarning — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ipswich

IP3 · Suffolk

211

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Shoplifting43
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Scarning

NR19 · Norfolk

119

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Shoplifting12

Scarning has less crime — 119 vs 211 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded notably higher crime than Scarning in March 2026 — 211 vs 119 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (21), while Scarning has more Anti-social behaviour (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich or Scarning safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Scarning recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 119 vs 211 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Ipswich is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Ipswich and Scarning?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Scarning had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Scarning recorded fewer total crimes (119 vs 211).

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