Mistley vs Syleham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Mistley

CO11 · Essex

25

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Other theft3
  • Anti-social behaviour3

Syleham

IP21 · Suffolk

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime1

Syleham has less crime — 1 vs 25 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Mistley recorded substantially more crime than Syleham in April 2026 — 25 incidents compared to 1, a 25.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Mistley sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (11) and Other theft (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 Mistley or Syleham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Syleham recorded fewer crimes than Mistley — 1 vs 25 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Syleham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Mistley saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Other theft while Syleham had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Syleham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 25).

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