Southwold vs Syleham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Southwold

IP18 · Suffolk

17

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft5
  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Public order2

Syleham

IP21 · Suffolk

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime1

Syleham has less crime — 1 vs 17 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Southwold recorded substantially more crime than Syleham in April 2026 — 17 incidents compared to 1, a 17.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southwold sees higher rates of Other theft (5) and Violence & sexual offences (3), 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 Southwold or Syleham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Syleham recorded fewer crimes than Southwold — 1 vs 17 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Syleham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Southwold saw higher rates of Other theft and Violence & sexual offences while Syleham had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Syleham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 17).

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