Based on April 2026 Police data, Levington (IP10) recorded the lowest crime rate in Suffolk, with 1 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Ipswich (IP1) recorded 407 crimes in the same period — more than 407x the crime count of the safest area. The 32 postcode areas analysed in Suffolk span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, other crime is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Levington (IP10) is the safest area in Suffolk, recording 1 crimes — 99% fewer than the average across the 32 areas analysed. Other crime was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Ipswich (IP1) recorded the most crime in Suffolk in April 2026, with 407 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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