Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO8 · Essex
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP16 · Suffolk
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Bures Hamlet has less crime — 11 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.
Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Bures Hamlet in February 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 11, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bures Hamlet sees higher rates of Drugs (2) and Burglary (2), while Leiston has more Criminal damage & arson (9) and Anti-social behaviour (5). 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 Leiston — 11 vs 28 incidents. That is 61% 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 Leiston had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 28).