Bury St Edmunds vs Wortham — 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

Wortham

IP22 · Suffolk

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1

Wortham has less crime — 1 vs 187 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Wortham in April 2026 — 187 incidents compared to 1, a 187.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (78) and Criminal damage & arson (22), while Wortham has more Anti-social behaviour (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 Wortham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wortham recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 1 vs 187 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Wortham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Wortham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wortham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 187).

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