Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO8 · Essex
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP5 · Suffolk
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Bures Hamlet has less crime — 11 vs 22 incidents in February 2026.
Kesgrave recorded notably higher crime than Bures Hamlet in February 2026 — 22 vs 11 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bures Hamlet sees higher rates of Drugs (2) and Burglary (2), while Kesgrave has more Other theft (3) and Public order (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer crimes than Kesgrave — 11 vs 22 incidents. That is 50% 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 Kesgrave had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 22).