Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP4 · Suffolk
309
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
IP24 · Norfolk
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Thetford has less crime — 135 vs 309 incidents in April 2026.
Ipswich recorded notably higher crime than Thetford in April 2026 — 309 vs 135 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (66) and Criminal damage & arson (33), 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 309 incidents. That is 56% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Thetford had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Thetford recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 309).