Ipswich vs Sudbury — 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

Sudbury

CO10 · Suffolk

12

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft4
  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Public order2

Sudbury has less crime — 12 vs 202 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Sudbury in April 2026 — 202 incidents compared to 12, a 16.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while Sudbury has more Public order (2). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sudbury is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich or Sudbury safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sudbury recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 12 vs 202 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Sudbury is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sudbury had more Public order. Overall, Sudbury recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 202).

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