Ipswich vs Sproughton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ipswich

IP4 · Suffolk

247

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences93
  • Shoplifting45
  • Vehicle crime23

Sproughton

IP8 · Suffolk

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Public order1

Sproughton has less crime — 1 vs 247 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Sproughton in February 2026 — 247 incidents compared to 1, a 247.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (93) and Shoplifting (45), while Sproughton has more Public order (1). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sproughton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich or Sproughton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Sproughton recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 1 vs 247 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Sproughton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ipswich and Sproughton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Sproughton had more Public order. Overall, Sproughton recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 247).

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