Ipswich vs Sible Hedingham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ipswich

IP3 · Suffolk

209

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences78
  • Vehicle crime31
  • Shoplifting26

Sible Hedingham

CO9 · Essex

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft2
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Sible Hedingham has less crime — 3 vs 209 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Sible Hedingham in February 2026 — 209 incidents compared to 3, a 69.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (78) and Vehicle crime (31), while Sible Hedingham has more Other theft (2) and Criminal damage & arson (1). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sible Hedingham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich or Sible Hedingham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Sible Hedingham recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 3 vs 209 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Sible Hedingham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ipswich and Sible Hedingham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Vehicle crime while Sible Hedingham had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sible Hedingham recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 209).

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