Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP15 · Suffolk
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP33 · Suffolk
175
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Aldeburgh has less crime — 9 vs 175 incidents in February 2026.
Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Aldeburgh in February 2026 — 175 incidents compared to 9, a 19.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldeburgh sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1) and Burglary (1), while Bury St Edmunds has more Public order (16) and Criminal damage & arson (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Aldeburgh recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 9 vs 175 incidents. That is 95% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Bury St Edmunds had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Aldeburgh recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 175).