Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP15 · Suffolk
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CO8 · Essex
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Aldeburgh has less crime — 9 vs 11 incidents in February 2026.
Bures Hamlet saw somewhat more crime than Aldeburgh in February 2026 (11 vs 9 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldeburgh sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Bures Hamlet has more Drugs (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Aldeburgh recorded fewer crimes than Bures Hamlet — 9 vs 11 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Aldeburgh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Aldeburgh saw higher rates of Other theft while Bures Hamlet had more Drugs. Overall, Aldeburgh recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 11).