Leiston vs Stow cum Quy — 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

Stow cum Quy

CB5 · Cambridgeshire

283

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences86
  • Shoplifting47
  • Anti-social behaviour46

Leiston has less crime — 30 vs 283 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Stow cum Quy recorded substantially more crime than Leiston in April 2026 — 283 incidents compared to 30, a 9.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leiston sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Stow cum Quy has more Shoplifting (47). Leiston is below the national average while Stow cum Quy is above, making Leiston the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Leiston or Stow cum Quy safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Leiston recorded fewer crimes than Stow cum Quy — 30 vs 283 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Leiston is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Leiston and Stow cum Quy?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leiston saw higher rates of Other theft while Stow cum Quy had more Shoplifting. Overall, Leiston recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 283).

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