Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP3 · Suffolk
202
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
IP24 · Norfolk
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Thetford has less crime — 135 vs 202 incidents in April 2026.
Ipswich saw somewhat more crime than Thetford in April 2026 (202 vs 135 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32) and Other theft (13), while Thetford has more Anti-social behaviour (34) and Public order (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Thetford recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 135 vs 202 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Ipswich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Thetford had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Thetford recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 202).