Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP32 · Suffolk
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
IP24 · Norfolk
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Thetford has less crime — 97 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Bury St Edmunds recorded notably higher crime than Thetford in February 2026 — 146 vs 97 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Thetford has more Anti-social behaviour (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Thetford recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 97 vs 146 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Thetford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Thetford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Thetford recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 146).