Ipswich vs Wortham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ipswich

IP4 · Suffolk

309

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences121
  • Shoplifting66
  • Criminal damage & arson33

Wortham

IP22 · Suffolk

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1

Wortham has less crime — 1 vs 309 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Wortham in April 2026 — 309 incidents compared to 1, a 309.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (121) and Shoplifting (66), while Wortham has more Anti-social behaviour (1). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wortham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich or Wortham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wortham recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 1 vs 309 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Wortham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ipswich and Wortham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Wortham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wortham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 309).

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