Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP32 · Suffolk
149
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
NR34 · Suffolk
12
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Weston has less crime — 12 vs 149 incidents in March 2026.
Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Weston in March 2026 — 149 incidents compared to 12, a 12.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Criminal damage & arson (18), while Weston has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Other theft (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Weston recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 12 vs 149 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Weston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Weston had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Weston recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 149).