Bury St Edmunds vs Felixstowe — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 · Suffolk

168

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences71
  • Shoplifting25
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Felixstowe

IP11 · Suffolk

87

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Criminal damage & arson6

Felixstowe has less crime — 87 vs 168 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Bury St Edmunds recorded notably higher crime than Felixstowe in March 2026 — 168 vs 87 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Felixstowe has more Anti-social behaviour (8). 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 Felixstowe safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Felixstowe recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 87 vs 168 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Felixstowe is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Felixstowe had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Felixstowe recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 168).

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