Bury St Edmunds vs Weston — 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

Weston

NR34 · Suffolk

12

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Other theft1

Weston has less crime — 12 vs 168 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Weston in March 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 12, a 14.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25) and Criminal damage & arson (16), while Weston has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Other theft (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 Weston safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Weston recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 12 vs 168 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Weston is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Weston had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Weston recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 168).

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