Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP16 · Suffolk
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CO10 · Suffolk
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sudbury has less crime — 20 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.
Leiston saw somewhat more crime than Sudbury in February 2026 (28 vs 20 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leiston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Sudbury has more Other theft (2) and Drugs (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, Sudbury recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 20 vs 28 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Sudbury 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 Anti-social behaviour while Sudbury had more Other theft and Drugs. Overall, Sudbury recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 28).