Pakenham vs Syleham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Pakenham

IP31 · Suffolk

6

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Other theft1

Syleham

IP21 · Suffolk

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime1

Syleham has less crime — 1 vs 6 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Pakenham recorded substantially more crime than Syleham in April 2026 — 6 incidents compared to 1, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pakenham sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (3) and Anti-social behaviour (2), 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 Pakenham or Syleham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Syleham recorded fewer crimes than Pakenham — 1 vs 6 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Syleham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Pakenham saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Syleham had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Syleham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 6).

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