Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR35 · Suffolk
15
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
IP18 · Suffolk
20
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Bungay has less crime — 15 vs 20 incidents in March 2026.
Southwold saw somewhat more crime than Bungay in March 2026 (20 vs 15 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bungay sees higher rates of Burglary (3), while Southwold has more Public order (6). 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, Bungay recorded fewer crimes than Southwold — 15 vs 20 incidents. That is 25% 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 Burglary while Southwold had more Public order. Overall, Bungay recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 20).