Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP18 · Suffolk
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP24 · Norfolk
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Southwold has less crime — 17 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
Thetford recorded substantially more crime than Southwold in April 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 17, a 7.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southwold sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Thetford has more Anti-social behaviour (34). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southwold recorded fewer crimes than Thetford — 17 vs 135 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Southwold is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Southwold saw higher rates of Other theft while Thetford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Southwold recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 135).