Bury St Edmunds vs Eye — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 · Suffolk

175

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences86
  • Public order16
  • Criminal damage & arson15

Eye

IP23 · Suffolk

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary1

Eye has less crime — 1 vs 175 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Eye in February 2026 — 175 incidents compared to 1, a 175.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (86) and Public order (16), while Eye has more Burglary (1). 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 Eye safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Eye recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 1 vs 175 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Eye is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Public order while Eye had more Burglary. Overall, Eye recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 175).

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