Bury St Edmunds vs Walsingham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bury St Edmunds

IP32 · Suffolk

149

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences59
  • Shoplifting23
  • Criminal damage & arson18

Walsingham

NR22 · Norfolk

1

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Walsingham has less crime — 1 vs 149 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Walsingham in March 2026 — 149 incidents compared to 1, a 149.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bury St Edmunds records significantly more (59 vs 1 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 Walsingham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Walsingham recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 1 vs 149 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Walsingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds recorded 59 incidents of this type vs 1 in Walsingham. Overall, Walsingham had fewer total crimes (1 vs 149).

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