Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO8 · Essex
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB11 · Essex
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bures Hamlet has less crime — 3 vs 5 incidents in April 2026.
Newport recorded notably higher crime than Bures Hamlet in April 2026 — 5 vs 3 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bures Hamlet sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Newport has more Other theft (1) and Bicycle theft (1). 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 Newport — 3 vs 5 incidents. That is 40% 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 Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Newport had more Other theft and Bicycle theft. Overall, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 5).