Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO8 · Essex
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP16 · Suffolk
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bures Hamlet has less crime — 3 vs 30 incidents in April 2026.
Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Bures Hamlet in April 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 3, a 10.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bures Hamlet sees higher rates of Public order (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Leiston has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Other theft (2). 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 Leiston — 3 vs 30 incidents. That is 90% 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Leiston had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 30).