Haverhill vs Ipswich — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Haverhill

CB9 · Suffolk

146

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Criminal damage & arson16
  • Other theft14

Ipswich

IP1 · Suffolk

373

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences134
  • Shoplifting91
  • Criminal damage & arson26

Haverhill has less crime — 146 vs 373 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Haverhill in February 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 146, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haverhill sees higher rates of Other theft (14), while Ipswich has more Shoplifting (91). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Haverhill or Ipswich safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Haverhill recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 146 vs 373 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Ipswich is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Haverhill and Ipswich?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Haverhill saw higher rates of Other theft while Ipswich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Haverhill recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 373).

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