Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP16 · Suffolk
34
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR28 · Norfolk
77
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Leiston has less crime — 34 vs 77 incidents in March 2026.
North Walsham recorded notably higher crime than Leiston in March 2026 — 77 vs 34 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leiston sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while North Walsham has more Public order (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Leiston recorded fewer crimes than North Walsham — 34 vs 77 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Leiston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Leiston saw higher rates of Other theft while North Walsham had more Public order. Overall, Leiston recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 77).