Bury St Edmunds vs Kesgrave — 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

Kesgrave

IP5 · Suffolk

19

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Other theft3
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Kesgrave has less crime — 19 vs 149 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Kesgrave in March 2026 — 149 incidents compared to 19, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Criminal damage & arson (18), while Kesgrave has more Other theft (3) and Anti-social behaviour (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 Kesgrave safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Kesgrave recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 19 vs 149 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Kesgrave is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Kesgrave had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kesgrave recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 149).

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