Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP4 · Suffolk
247
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CB5 · Cambridgeshire
274
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Ipswich has less crime — 247 vs 274 incidents in February 2026.
Ipswich and Stow cum Quy recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 247 and 274 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (23), while Stow cum Quy has more Anti-social behaviour (42). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ipswich recorded fewer crimes than Stow cum Quy — 247 vs 274 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Stow cum Quy is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Stow cum Quy had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ipswich recorded fewer total crimes (247 vs 274).