Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP7 · Suffolk
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CO8 · Essex
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Aldham has less crime — 2 vs 3 incidents in April 2026.
Bures Hamlet recorded notably higher crime than Aldham in April 2026 — 3 vs 2 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldham sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Bures Hamlet has more Public order (1) and Violence & sexual offences (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Aldham recorded fewer crimes than Bures Hamlet — 2 vs 3 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Aldham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aldham saw higher rates of Other theft while Bures Hamlet had more Public order and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Aldham recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 3).