Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB9 · Suffolk
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
IP2 · Suffolk
260
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Haverhill has less crime — 146 vs 260 incidents in February 2026.
Ipswich recorded notably higher crime than Haverhill in February 2026 — 260 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haverhill sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16) and Other theft (14), while Ipswich has more Shoplifting (24) and Anti-social behaviour (23). 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 260 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Ipswich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Haverhill saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Ipswich had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Haverhill recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 260).