Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP16 · Suffolk
34
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR32 · Suffolk
174
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Leiston has less crime — 34 vs 174 incidents in March 2026.
Oulton Broad recorded substantially more crime than Leiston in March 2026 — 174 incidents compared to 34, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leiston sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Oulton Broad has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Leiston recorded fewer crimes than Oulton Broad — 34 vs 174 incidents. That is 80% 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 Oulton Broad had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leiston recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 174).