Bures Hamlet vs Halesworth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bures Hamlet

CO8 · Essex

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Public order1
  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Halesworth

IP19 · Suffolk

10

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Robbery1
  • Burglary1

Bures Hamlet has less crime — 3 vs 10 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Halesworth recorded substantially more crime than Bures Hamlet in April 2026 — 10 incidents compared to 3, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bures Hamlet sees higher rates of Public order (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Halesworth has more Robbery (1) and Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bures Hamlet or Halesworth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer crimes than Halesworth — 3 vs 10 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Bures Hamlet is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bures Hamlet and Halesworth?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bures Hamlet saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Halesworth had more Robbery and Burglary. Overall, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 10).

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