Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP33 · Suffolk
168
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
CB11 · Essex
7
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Newport has less crime — 7 vs 168 incidents in March 2026.
Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Newport in March 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 7, a 24.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25) and Criminal damage & arson (16), while Newport has more Other crime (3) and Public order (1). 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, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 7 vs 168 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Newport 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Newport had more Other crime and Public order. Overall, Newport recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 168).