Bury St Edmunds vs Woodditton — 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

Woodditton

CB8 · Cambridgeshire

7

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft3
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Vehicle crime2

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

What the data shows

Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Woodditton in March 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 7, a 24.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (71) and Shoplifting (25), while Woodditton has more Other theft (3) and 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 Woodditton safer?

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

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Woodditton had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Woodditton recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 168).

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