Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR13 · Norfolk
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP32 · Suffolk
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Blofield has less crime — 7 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Blofield in February 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 7, a 20.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blofield sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Drugs (1), while Bury St Edmunds has more Public order (13) and Criminal damage & arson (11). 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, Blofield recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 7 vs 146 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Blofield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blofield saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Drugs while Bury St Edmunds had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blofield recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 146).