Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO8 · Essex
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP24 · Norfolk
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bures Hamlet has less crime — 3 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
Thetford recorded substantially more crime than Bures Hamlet in April 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 3, a 45.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bures Hamlet sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Thetford has more Anti-social behaviour (34). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer crimes than Thetford — 3 vs 135 incidents. That is 98% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Thetford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 135).