Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP16 · Suffolk
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP26 · Norfolk
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Methwold has less crime — 1 vs 30 incidents in April 2026.
Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Methwold in April 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 1, a 30.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leiston sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (19) and Anti-social behaviour (3), while Methwold has more Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Methwold recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 1 vs 30 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Methwold is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leiston saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Methwold had more Burglary. Overall, Methwold recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 30).