Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP32 · Suffolk
155
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
IP19 · Suffolk
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Halesworth has less crime — 10 vs 155 incidents in April 2026.
Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Halesworth in April 2026 — 155 incidents compared to 10, a 15.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Public order (18), while Halesworth has more Robbery (1) and Burglary (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Halesworth recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 10 vs 155 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Halesworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Halesworth had more Robbery and Burglary. Overall, Halesworth recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 155).