Bury St Edmunds vs Fulbourn — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bury St Edmunds

IP32 · Suffolk

149

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences59
  • Shoplifting23
  • Criminal damage & arson18

Fulbourn

CB1 · Cambridgeshire

471

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Shoplifting112
  • Violence & sexual offences105
  • Anti-social behaviour71

Bury St Edmunds has less crime — 149 vs 471 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Fulbourn recorded substantially more crime than Bury St Edmunds in March 2026 — 471 incidents compared to 149, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while Fulbourn has more Anti-social behaviour (71). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bury St Edmunds or Fulbourn safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Bury St Edmunds recorded fewer crimes than Fulbourn — 149 vs 471 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Fulbourn is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Bury St Edmunds and Fulbourn?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Fulbourn had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bury St Edmunds recorded fewer total crimes (149 vs 471).

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