Bury St Edmunds vs Ipswich — 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

Ipswich

IP3 · Suffolk

211

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Shoplifting43
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Bury St Edmunds has less crime — 149 vs 211 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich saw somewhat more crime than Bury St Edmunds in March 2026 (211 vs 149 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Ipswich safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Bury St Edmunds recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 149 vs 211 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Ipswich is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds recorded 59 incidents of this type vs 74 in Ipswich. Overall, Bury St Edmunds had fewer total crimes (149 vs 211).

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