Bury St Edmunds vs Stowupland — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 · Suffolk

187

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences78
  • Criminal damage & arson22
  • Public order21

Stowupland

IP14 · Suffolk

12

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Robbery1

Stowupland has less crime — 12 vs 187 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Stowupland in April 2026 — 187 incidents compared to 12, a 15.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (22) and Public order (21), while Stowupland has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Robbery (1). 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 Stowupland safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stowupland recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 12 vs 187 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Stowupland is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Stowupland had more Anti-social behaviour and Robbery. Overall, Stowupland recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 187).

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