Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP16 · Suffolk
34
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR33 · Suffolk
88
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Leiston has less crime — 34 vs 88 incidents in March 2026.
Oulton Broad recorded substantially more crime than Leiston in March 2026 — 88 incidents compared to 34, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leiston sees higher rates of Other theft (5) and Anti-social behaviour (2), while Oulton Broad has more Criminal damage & arson (12) and Vehicle crime (10). 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 Oulton Broad — 34 vs 88 incidents. That is 61% 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 and Anti-social behaviour while Oulton Broad had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Leiston recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 88).