Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP18 · Suffolk
20
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR34 · Suffolk
12
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Weston has less crime — 12 vs 20 incidents in March 2026.
Southwold recorded notably higher crime than Weston in March 2026 — 20 vs 12 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southwold sees higher rates of Public order (6), while Weston has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Weston recorded fewer crimes than Southwold — 12 vs 20 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Weston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Southwold saw higher rates of Public order while Weston had more Other theft. Overall, Weston recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 20).