Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP3 · Suffolk
209
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
IP24 · Norfolk
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Thetford has less crime — 97 vs 209 incidents in February 2026.
Ipswich recorded notably higher crime than Thetford in February 2026 — 209 vs 97 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (31) and Shoplifting (26), while Thetford has more Anti-social behaviour (9) and Public order (9). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Thetford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Thetford recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 97 vs 209 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Thetford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Shoplifting while Thetford had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Thetford recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 209).