Bury St Edmunds vs Smallburgh — 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

Smallburgh

NR12 · Norfolk

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2

Smallburgh has less crime — 2 vs 155 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Smallburgh in April 2026 — 155 incidents compared to 2, a 77.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bury St Edmunds records significantly more (54 vs 2 incidents). 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 Smallburgh safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Smallburgh recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 2 vs 155 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Smallburgh is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bury St Edmunds recorded 54 incidents of this type vs 2 in Smallburgh. Overall, Smallburgh had fewer total crimes (2 vs 155).

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