Leiston vs Sproughton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Leiston

IP16 · Suffolk

28

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson9
  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Sproughton

IP8 · Suffolk

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Public order1

Sproughton has less crime — 1 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Leiston or Sproughton safer?

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.

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

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).

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