Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP33 · Suffolk
168
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
NR31 · Norfolk
239
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Bury St Edmunds has less crime — 168 vs 239 incidents in March 2026.
Great Yarmouth saw somewhat more crime than Bury St Edmunds in March 2026 (239 vs 168 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25) and Criminal damage & arson (16), while Great Yarmouth has more Anti-social behaviour (34) and Public order (25). 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, Bury St Edmunds recorded fewer crimes than Great Yarmouth — 168 vs 239 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Great Yarmouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Great Yarmouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Bury St Edmunds recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 239).