Bury St Edmunds vs Wymondham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 · Suffolk

175

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences86
  • Public order16
  • Criminal damage & arson15

Wymondham

NR18 · Norfolk

55

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences23
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Wymondham has less crime — 55 vs 175 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Wymondham in February 2026 — 175 incidents compared to 55, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Public order (16), while Wymondham has more Anti-social behaviour (10). 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 Wymondham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Wymondham recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 55 vs 175 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Wymondham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Public order while Wymondham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wymondham recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 175).

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