Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP33 · Suffolk
168
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
CB4 · Cambridgeshire
480
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Bury St Edmunds has less crime — 168 vs 480 incidents in March 2026.
Impington recorded substantially more crime than Bury St Edmunds in March 2026 — 480 incidents compared to 168, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Impington has more Anti-social behaviour (67). 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 Impington — 168 vs 480 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Impington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Impington had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bury St Edmunds recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 480).