Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP16 · Suffolk
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CO10 · Suffolk
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sudbury has less crime — 12 vs 30 incidents in April 2026.
Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Sudbury in April 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 12, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leiston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3), while Sudbury has more Public order (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sudbury recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 12 vs 30 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Sudbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leiston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Sudbury had more Public order. Overall, Sudbury recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 30).