Leiston vs Stowupland — 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

Stowupland

IP14 · Suffolk

12

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Robbery1

Stowupland has less crime — 12 vs 30 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Stowupland in April 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 12, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leiston sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Stowupland has more Robbery (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 Stowupland safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stowupland recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 12 vs 30 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Stowupland is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leiston saw higher rates of Other theft while Stowupland had more Robbery. Overall, Stowupland recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 30).

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