Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP4 · Suffolk
317
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR33 · Suffolk
88
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Oulton Broad has less crime — 88 vs 317 incidents in March 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Oulton Broad in March 2026 — 317 incidents compared to 88, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (84), while Oulton Broad has more Vehicle crime (10). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Oulton Broad is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Oulton Broad recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 88 vs 317 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Oulton Broad is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Oulton Broad had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Oulton Broad recorded fewer total crimes (88 vs 317).