Leiston vs Smallburgh — 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

Smallburgh

NR12 · Norfolk

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2

Smallburgh has less crime — 2 vs 30 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Smallburgh in April 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 2, a 15.0x 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 Smallburgh safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Smallburgh recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 2 vs 30 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Smallburgh is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Leiston and Smallburgh?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Leiston recorded 19 incidents of this type vs 2 in Smallburgh. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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