Bury St Edmunds vs Sheringham — 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

Sheringham

NR26 · Norfolk

35

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Shoplifting4

Sheringham has less crime — 35 vs 168 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Sheringham in March 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 35, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Sheringham has more Anti-social behaviour (5). 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 Sheringham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Sheringham recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 35 vs 168 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Sheringham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sheringham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Sheringham recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 168).

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