Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP32 · Suffolk
149
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
136
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Hardwick has less crime — 136 vs 149 incidents in March 2026.
Bury St Edmunds and Hardwick recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 149 and 136 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Criminal damage & arson (18), while Hardwick has more Vehicle crime (19) and Anti-social behaviour (16). 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, Hardwick recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 136 vs 149 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Hardwick had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hardwick recorded fewer total crimes (136 vs 149).