Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP27 · Suffolk
5
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
CO8 · Essex
9
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Brandon has less crime — 5 vs 9 incidents in March 2026.
Bures Hamlet recorded notably higher crime than Brandon in March 2026 — 9 vs 5 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brandon sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Bures Hamlet has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Brandon recorded fewer crimes than Bures Hamlet — 5 vs 9 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Brandon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Brandon saw higher rates of Other crime while Bures Hamlet had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, Brandon recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 9).