Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP4 · Suffolk
247
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NR12 · Norfolk
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Smallburgh has less crime — 3 vs 247 incidents in February 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Smallburgh in February 2026 — 247 incidents compared to 3, a 82.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45) and Vehicle crime (23), while Smallburgh has more Weapons possession (1) and Public order (1). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Smallburgh is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Smallburgh recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 3 vs 247 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Smallburgh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Smallburgh had more Weapons possession and Public order. Overall, Smallburgh recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 247).