Bury St Edmunds vs Scarning — 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

Scarning

NR19 · Norfolk

119

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Shoplifting12

Scarning has less crime — 119 vs 168 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Bury St Edmunds saw somewhat more crime than Scarning in March 2026 (168 vs 119 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Scarning has more Anti-social behaviour (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bury St Edmunds or Scarning safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Scarning recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 119 vs 168 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Scarning had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Scarning recorded fewer total crimes (119 vs 168).

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