Bury St Edmunds vs Taverham — 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

Taverham

NR8 · Norfolk

21

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Other theft3

Taverham has less crime — 21 vs 155 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Taverham in April 2026 — 155 incidents compared to 21, a 7.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Public order (18), while Taverham has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Other theft (3). 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 Taverham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Taverham recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 21 vs 155 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Taverham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Taverham had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Taverham recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 155).

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