Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO8 · Essex
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB9 · Suffolk
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bures Hamlet has less crime — 3 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Haverhill recorded substantially more crime than Bures Hamlet in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 3, a 53.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bures Hamlet sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Haverhill has more Anti-social behaviour (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer crimes than Haverhill — 3 vs 160 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Bures Hamlet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bures Hamlet saw higher rates of Public order while Haverhill had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 160).