Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR17 · Norfolk
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP32 · Suffolk
155
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Attleborough has less crime — 55 vs 155 incidents in April 2026.
Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Attleborough in April 2026 — 155 incidents compared to 55, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Attleborough sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9) and Criminal damage & arson (6), while Bury St Edmunds has more Shoplifting (23) and Public order (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Attleborough recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 55 vs 155 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Attleborough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Attleborough saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Bury St Edmunds had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Attleborough recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 155).