Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP7 · Suffolk
4
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
IP32 · Suffolk
149
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Aldham has less crime — 4 vs 149 incidents in March 2026.
Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Aldham in March 2026 — 149 incidents compared to 4, a 37.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldham sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Other crime (1), while Bury St Edmunds has more Shoplifting (23) and Criminal damage & arson (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Aldham recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 4 vs 149 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Aldham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Aldham saw higher rates of Other theft and Other crime while Bury St Edmunds had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Aldham recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 149).