Bury St Edmunds vs Sible Hedingham — 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

Sible Hedingham

CO9 · Essex

7

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Sible Hedingham has less crime — 7 vs 168 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Sible Hedingham 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), while Sible Hedingham has more Anti-social behaviour (2). 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 Sible Hedingham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Sible Hedingham recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 7 vs 168 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Sible Hedingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sible Hedingham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Sible Hedingham recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 168).

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