Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP16 · Suffolk
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP8 · Suffolk
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sproughton has less crime — 1 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.
Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Sproughton in February 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 1, a 28.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leiston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Violence & sexual offences (8), while Sproughton has more Public order (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, Sproughton recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 1 vs 28 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Sproughton 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 Violence & sexual offences while Sproughton had more Public order. Overall, Sproughton recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 28).