Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP1 · Suffolk
373
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CB8 · Cambridgeshire
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Woodditton has less crime — 6 vs 373 incidents in February 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Woodditton in February 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 6, a 62.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (91) and Criminal damage & arson (26), while Woodditton has more Drugs (1) and Burglary (1). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Woodditton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Woodditton recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 6 vs 373 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Woodditton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Woodditton had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Woodditton recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 373).