Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP16 · Suffolk
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NR8 · Norfolk
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Taverham has less crime — 23 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.
Leiston saw somewhat more crime than Taverham in February 2026 (28 vs 23 incidents). 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, Taverham recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 23 vs 28 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Taverham is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Leiston's top crime category was Criminal damage & arson (9 incidents) while Taverham's was Violence & sexual offences (9 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.