Leiston vs Sible Hedingham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Leiston

IP16 · Suffolk

30

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Other theft2

Sible Hedingham

CO9 · Essex

11

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other theft3
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Sible Hedingham has less crime — 11 vs 30 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Sible Hedingham in April 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 11, a 2.7x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 April 2026 Police data, Sible Hedingham recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 11 vs 30 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Sible Hedingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Leiston recorded 19 incidents of this type vs 4 in Sible Hedingham. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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