Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR33 · Suffolk
88
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
IP18 · Suffolk
20
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Southwold has less crime — 20 vs 88 incidents in March 2026.
Oulton Broad recorded substantially more crime than Southwold in March 2026 — 88 incidents compared to 20, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oulton Broad sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (12) and Vehicle crime (10), while Southwold has more Public order (6) and Anti-social behaviour (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Southwold recorded fewer crimes than Oulton Broad — 20 vs 88 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Southwold is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Oulton Broad saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Southwold had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Southwold recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 88).