Leiston vs Syleham — 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

Syleham

IP21 · Suffolk

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime1

Syleham has less crime — 1 vs 30 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Syleham in April 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 1, a 30.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leiston sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (19) and Anti-social behaviour (3), while Syleham has more Vehicle crime (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 Syleham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Syleham recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 1 vs 30 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Syleham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leiston saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Syleham had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Syleham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 30).

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