Bury St Edmunds vs Hessett — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bury St Edmunds

IP32 · Suffolk

146

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences68
  • Public order13
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Hessett

IP30 · Suffolk

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2

Hessett has less crime — 2 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Hessett in February 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 2, a 73.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bury St Edmunds records significantly more (68 vs 2 incidents). 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 Hessett safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hessett recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 2 vs 146 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Hessett is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bury St Edmunds recorded 68 incidents of this type vs 2 in Hessett. Overall, Hessett had fewer total crimes (2 vs 146).

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