Ipswich vs Taverham — 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

Taverham

NR8 · Norfolk

21

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Other theft3

Taverham has less crime — 21 vs 202 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Taverham in April 2026 — 202 incidents compared to 21, a 9.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while Taverham has more Anti-social behaviour (5). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Taverham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich or Taverham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Taverham recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 21 vs 202 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Taverham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Taverham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Taverham recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 202).

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