Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO8 · Essex
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP5 · Suffolk
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bures Hamlet has less crime — 3 vs 36 incidents in April 2026.
Kesgrave recorded substantially more crime than Bures Hamlet in April 2026 — 36 incidents compared to 3, a 12.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bures Hamlet sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Kesgrave has more Anti-social behaviour (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer crimes than Kesgrave — 3 vs 36 incidents. That is 92% 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 Kesgrave had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 36).