Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP32 · Suffolk
149
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
CB9 · Suffolk
192
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Bury St Edmunds has less crime — 149 vs 192 incidents in March 2026.
Haverhill saw somewhat more crime than Bury St Edmunds in March 2026 (192 vs 149 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Haverhill has more Other theft (17). 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, Bury St Edmunds recorded fewer crimes than Haverhill — 149 vs 192 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Haverhill had more Other theft. Overall, Bury St Edmunds recorded fewer total crimes (149 vs 192).