Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP18 · Suffolk
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP24 · Norfolk
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southwold has less crime — 20 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Thetford recorded substantially more crime than Southwold in February 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 20, a 4.8x difference. 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, Southwold recorded fewer crimes than Thetford — 20 vs 97 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Southwold is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Southwold's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) while Thetford's was Violence & sexual offences (38 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.