Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO8 · Essex
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB9 · Suffolk
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bures Hamlet has less crime — 11 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Haverhill recorded substantially more crime than Bures Hamlet in February 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 11, a 13.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bures Hamlet sees higher rates of Drugs (2) and Burglary (2), while Haverhill has more Criminal damage & arson (16) and Other theft (14). 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, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer crimes than Haverhill — 11 vs 146 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Bures Hamlet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bures Hamlet saw higher rates of Drugs and Burglary while Haverhill had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 146).