Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP5 · Suffolk
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP16 · Suffolk
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kesgrave has less crime — 22 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.
Leiston saw somewhat more crime than Kesgrave in February 2026 (28 vs 22 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kesgrave sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Public order (2), while Leiston has more Criminal damage & arson (9) and Anti-social behaviour (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Kesgrave recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 22 vs 28 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Kesgrave is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kesgrave saw higher rates of Other theft and Public order while Leiston had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kesgrave recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 28).