Ipswich vs Stow cum Quy — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ipswich

IP3 · Suffolk

202

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences92
  • Shoplifting32
  • Other theft13

Stow cum Quy

CB5 · Cambridgeshire

283

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences86
  • Shoplifting47
  • Anti-social behaviour46

Ipswich has less crime — 202 vs 283 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich or Stow cum Quy safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Ipswich and Stow cum Quy?

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).

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