Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO8 · Essex
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP24 · Norfolk
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Bures Hamlet has less crime — 11 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Thetford recorded substantially more crime than Bures Hamlet in February 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 11, a 8.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bures Hamlet sees higher rates of Burglary (2) and Drugs (2), while Thetford has more Anti-social behaviour (9) and Public order (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer crimes than Thetford — 11 vs 97 incidents. That is 89% 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 Burglary and Drugs while Thetford had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 97).