Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP16 · Suffolk
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NR12 · Norfolk
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Smallburgh has less crime — 3 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.
Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Smallburgh in February 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 3, a 9.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leiston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Smallburgh has more Public order (1) and Weapons possession (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Smallburgh recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 3 vs 28 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Smallburgh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leiston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while Smallburgh had more Public order and Weapons possession. Overall, Smallburgh recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 28).