Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP32 · Suffolk
149
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
NR21 · Norfolk
61
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Fakenham has less crime — 61 vs 149 incidents in March 2026.
Bury St Edmunds recorded notably higher crime than Fakenham in March 2026 — 149 vs 61 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Fakenham has more Anti-social behaviour (11). 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, Fakenham recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 61 vs 149 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Fakenham 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 while Fakenham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Fakenham recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 149).