Sible Hedingham vs Southwold — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Sible Hedingham

CO9 · Essex

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft2
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Southwold

IP18 · Suffolk

20

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Public order3

Sible Hedingham has less crime — 3 vs 20 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Southwold recorded substantially more crime than Sible Hedingham in February 2026 — 20 incidents compared to 3, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sible Hedingham sees higher rates of Other theft (2) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Southwold has more Anti-social behaviour (7) and Violence & sexual offences (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sible Hedingham or Southwold safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Sible Hedingham recorded fewer crimes than Southwold — 3 vs 20 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Sible Hedingham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Sible Hedingham and Southwold?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Sible Hedingham saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Southwold had more Anti-social behaviour and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Sible Hedingham recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 20).

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