Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP32 · Suffolk
155
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NR16 · Norfolk
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Old Buckenham has less crime — 8 vs 155 incidents in April 2026.
Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Old Buckenham in April 2026 — 155 incidents compared to 8, a 19.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Public order (18), while Old Buckenham has more Burglary (2) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Old Buckenham recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 8 vs 155 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Old Buckenham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Old Buckenham had more Burglary and Other crime. Overall, Old Buckenham recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 155).