Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR35 · Suffolk
15
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
IP33 · Suffolk
168
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Bungay has less crime — 15 vs 168 incidents in March 2026.
Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Bungay in March 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 15, a 11.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bungay sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Burglary (3), while Bury St Edmunds has more Shoplifting (25) and Criminal damage & arson (16). 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, Bungay recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 15 vs 168 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Bungay is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bungay saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Bury St Edmunds had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bungay recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 168).