Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO8 · Essex
9
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
IP26 · Norfolk
1
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Methwold has less crime — 1 vs 9 incidents in March 2026.
Bures Hamlet recorded substantially more crime than Methwold in March 2026 — 9 incidents compared to 1, a 9.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Methwold recorded fewer crimes than Bures Hamlet — 1 vs 9 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Methwold is also below the national average for crime.
In March 2026, Bures Hamlet's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (3 incidents) while Methwold's was Burglary (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.