Ovington vs Southwold — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ovington

IP25 · Norfolk

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other theft1

Southwold

IP18 · Suffolk

17

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft5
  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Public order2

Ovington has less crime — 3 vs 17 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Southwold recorded substantially more crime than Ovington in April 2026 — 17 incidents compared to 3, a 5.7x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ovington or Southwold safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ovington recorded fewer crimes than Southwold — 3 vs 17 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Ovington is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ovington and Southwold?

In April 2026, Ovington's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (2 incidents) while Southwold's was Other theft (5 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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