Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP33 · Suffolk
168
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
CO11 · Essex
34
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Mistley has less crime — 34 vs 168 incidents in March 2026.
Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Mistley in March 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 34, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Mistley has more Public order (5). 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, Mistley recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 34 vs 168 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Mistley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Mistley had more Public order. Overall, Mistley recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 168).