Hessett vs Old Buckenham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hessett

IP30 · Suffolk

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Old Buckenham

NR16 · Norfolk

8

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary2
  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other crime1

Hessett has less crime — 4 vs 8 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Old Buckenham recorded notably higher crime than Hessett in April 2026 — 8 vs 4 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hessett sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Old Buckenham has more Burglary (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hessett or Old Buckenham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hessett recorded fewer crimes than Old Buckenham — 4 vs 8 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Hessett is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hessett and Old Buckenham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hessett saw higher rates of Other theft while Old Buckenham had more Burglary. Overall, Hessett recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 8).

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