Bury St Edmunds vs Scarning — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bury St Edmunds

IP32 · Suffolk

155

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Shoplifting23
  • Public order18

Scarning

NR19 · Norfolk

144

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Shoplifting25
  • Anti-social behaviour25

Scarning has less crime — 144 vs 155 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bury St Edmunds and Scarning recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 155 and 144 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Public order (18), while Scarning has more Anti-social behaviour (25). 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 Scarning safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Scarning recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 144 vs 155 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Public order while Scarning had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Scarning recorded fewer total crimes (144 vs 155).

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