Updated March 20265 areas
Suffolk Crime Rankings 2026
Mid Suffolk is the safest area in Suffolk with a crime rate of 40.3 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 56.7 compares to a UK average of 81.5.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly
Mid Suffolk
Safest in Suffolk
40.3 per 1k
Ipswich
Highest Crime in Suffolk
91.0 per 1k
81.5
UK Average
per 1k residents
3
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
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Suffolk's average crime rate of 56.7 per 1,000 residents is 24.8 below the UK average of 81.5.
Suffolk Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mid Suffolk | 40.3 | -1.1% |
| 2 | Babergh | 42.3 | -4.3% |
| 3 | East Suffolk | 53.0 | -0.4% |
| 4 | West Suffolk | 56.9 | +1.1% |
| 5 | Ipswich | 91.0 | +7.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Suffolk? expand_more
Mid Suffolk has the lowest crime rate in Suffolk at 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Suffolk compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Suffolk is 56.7 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.5.
Is crime improving in Suffolk? expand_more
3 of 5 areas in Suffolk recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology