Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP4 · Suffolk
247
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
IP24 · Norfolk
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Thetford has less crime — 97 vs 247 incidents in February 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Thetford in February 2026 — 247 incidents compared to 97, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45) and Vehicle crime (23), 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 247 incidents. That is 61% 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 Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Thetford had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Thetford recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 247).