Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP32 · Suffolk
149
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
CO13 · Essex
30
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Frinton and Walton has less crime — 30 vs 149 incidents in March 2026.
Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Frinton and Walton in March 2026 — 149 incidents compared to 30, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Criminal damage & arson (18), while Frinton and Walton has more Public order (5) and Anti-social behaviour (4). 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, Frinton and Walton recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 30 vs 149 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Frinton and Walton 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 Frinton and Walton had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Frinton and Walton recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 149).