Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP16 · Suffolk
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP24 · Norfolk
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Leiston has less crime — 28 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Thetford recorded substantially more crime than Leiston in February 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 28, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leiston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Thetford has more Public order (9). 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, Leiston recorded fewer crimes than Thetford — 28 vs 97 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Leiston 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 while Thetford had more Public order. Overall, Leiston recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 97).