Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP33 · Suffolk
168
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
IP2 · Suffolk
273
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Bury St Edmunds has less crime — 168 vs 273 incidents in March 2026.
Ipswich recorded notably higher crime than Bury St Edmunds in March 2026 — 273 vs 168 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Ipswich has more Public order (26). 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 Ipswich — 168 vs 273 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Ipswich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Ipswich had more Public order. Overall, Bury St Edmunds recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 273).