Leiston vs Sible Hedingham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Leiston

IP16 · Suffolk

28

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson9
  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Sible Hedingham

CO9 · Essex

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft2
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Sible Hedingham has less crime — 3 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Sible Hedingham in February 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 3, a 9.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leiston sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (8) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Sible Hedingham has more Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Leiston or Sible Hedingham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Sible Hedingham recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 3 vs 28 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Sible Hedingham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Leiston and Sible Hedingham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leiston saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Sible Hedingham had more Other theft. Overall, Sible Hedingham recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 28).

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