Bury St Edmunds vs Whepstead — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bury St Edmunds

IP32 · Suffolk

146

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences68
  • Public order13
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Whepstead

IP29 · Suffolk

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Whepstead has less crime — 2 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Whepstead in February 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 2, a 73.0x difference. 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 Whepstead safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Whepstead recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 2 vs 146 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Whepstead is also below the national average for crime.

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

In February 2026, Bury St Edmunds's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (68 incidents) while Whepstead's was Criminal damage & arson (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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