Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP32 · Suffolk
149
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
CO7 · Essex
13
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Elmstead has less crime — 13 vs 149 incidents in March 2026.
Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Elmstead in March 2026 — 149 incidents compared to 13, a 11.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Criminal damage & arson (18), while Elmstead has more Other theft (4) and Anti-social behaviour (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Elmstead recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 13 vs 149 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Elmstead is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Elmstead had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Elmstead recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 149).