Bury St Edmunds vs Holbrook — 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

Holbrook

IP9 · Suffolk

2

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime2

Holbrook has less crime — 2 vs 149 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Holbrook in March 2026 — 149 incidents compared to 2, a 74.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (59) and Shoplifting (23), while Holbrook has more Vehicle crime (2). 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 Holbrook safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Holbrook recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 2 vs 149 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Holbrook is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Holbrook had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Holbrook recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 149).

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