Ipswich vs Stowupland — 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

Stowupland

IP14 · Suffolk

10

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Other crime1

Stowupland has less crime — 10 vs 247 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Stowupland in February 2026 — 247 incidents compared to 10, a 24.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45) and Vehicle crime (23), while Stowupland has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Other crime (1). Ipswich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Stowupland is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich or Stowupland safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Stowupland recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 10 vs 247 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Stowupland is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Stowupland had more Anti-social behaviour and Other crime. Overall, Stowupland recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 247).

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