Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP3 · Suffolk
202
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CB5 · Cambridgeshire
283
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ipswich has less crime — 202 vs 283 incidents in April 2026.
Stow cum Quy saw somewhat more crime than Ipswich in April 2026 (283 vs 202 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Other theft (13), while Stow cum Quy has more Anti-social behaviour (46). 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 Stow cum Quy — 202 vs 283 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Stow cum Quy is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Other theft while Stow cum Quy had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ipswich recorded fewer total crimes (202 vs 283).