Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP4 · Suffolk
317
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR34 · Suffolk
12
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Weston has less crime — 12 vs 317 incidents in March 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Weston in March 2026 — 317 incidents compared to 12, a 26.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (84) and Criminal damage & arson (28), while Weston has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Other theft (1). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Weston is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Weston recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 12 vs 317 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Weston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Weston had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Weston recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 317).