Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP16 · Suffolk
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP18 · Suffolk
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southwold has less crime — 17 vs 30 incidents in April 2026.
Leiston recorded notably higher crime than Southwold in April 2026 — 30 vs 17 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leiston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3), while Southwold has more Public order (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southwold recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 17 vs 30 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Southwold is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leiston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Southwold had more Public order. Overall, Southwold recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 30).