Safest Places to Live in Ipswich 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ipswich (IP3) recorded the lowest crime rate in Ipswich, with 202 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Ipswich (IP1) recorded 407 crimes in the same period — 2.0x more than Ipswich. All 4 areas analysed in Ipswich exceeded 150 crimes per month, suggesting a higher-than-average crime environment overall. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Violence & sexual offences
202
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
309
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
312
crimes
4
Violence & sexual offences
407
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Violence & sexual offences
407
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
312
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
309
crimes
4
Violence & sexual offences
202
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Ipswich?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ipswich (IP3) is the safest area in Ipswich, recording 202 crimes — 34% fewer than the average across the 4 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Ipswich?

Ipswich (IP1) recorded the most crime in Ipswich in April 2026, with 407 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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