Southwold vs Wortham — 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

Wortham

IP22 · Suffolk

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1

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

What the data shows

Southwold recorded substantially more crime than Wortham 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 Wortham has more Anti-social behaviour (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 Wortham safer?

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

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

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

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