Leiston vs Woodditton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Leiston

IP16 · Suffolk

28

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson9
  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Woodditton

CB8 · Cambridgeshire

6

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Drugs1
  • Burglary1

Woodditton has less crime — 6 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Woodditton in February 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 6, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leiston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Woodditton has more Drugs (1) and Burglary (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 Woodditton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Woodditton recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 6 vs 28 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Woodditton is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leiston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while Woodditton had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Woodditton recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 28).

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