Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB9 · Suffolk
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
IP3 · Suffolk
209
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Haverhill has less crime — 146 vs 209 incidents in February 2026.
Ipswich saw somewhat more crime than Haverhill in February 2026 (209 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 Vehicle crime (31) and Shoplifting (26). 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 209 incidents. That is 30% 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 Vehicle crime and Shoplifting. Overall, Haverhill recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 209).