Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP25 · Norfolk
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CO9 · Essex
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ovington has less crime — 1 vs 3 incidents in February 2026.
Sible Hedingham recorded substantially more crime than Ovington in February 2026 — 3 incidents compared to 1, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ovington sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (1), while Sible Hedingham has more Other theft (2) and Criminal damage & arson (1). 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, Ovington recorded fewer crimes than Sible Hedingham — 1 vs 3 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Ovington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ovington saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Sible Hedingham had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ovington recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 3).