Bury St Edmunds vs Hardwick — 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

Hardwick

CB3 · Cambridgeshire

136

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Vehicle crime19
  • Anti-social behaviour16

Hardwick has less crime — 136 vs 168 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Bury St Edmunds saw somewhat more crime than Hardwick in March 2026 (168 vs 136 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25) and Criminal damage & arson (16), while Hardwick has more Vehicle crime (19) and Anti-social behaviour (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

Get a detailed crime report

Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.

Get the full Bury St Edmunds report — £4.99 Get the full Hardwick report — £4.99
View Bury St Edmunds area page → View Hardwick area page →

Frequently asked questions

Is Bury St Edmunds or Hardwick safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Hardwick recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 136 vs 168 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Hardwick had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hardwick recorded fewer total crimes (136 vs 168).

Compare other areas

Bury St Edmunds vs HardwickPakenham vs HardwickHessett vs HardwickBury St Edmunds vs Great ShelfordBury St Edmunds vs ImpingtonBury St Edmunds vs Fulbourn