Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB9 · Suffolk
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
IP1 · Suffolk
373
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Haverhill has less crime — 146 vs 373 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).