Is Bury St Edmunds Rural North Safe?
Crime statistics for Bury St Edmunds Rural North. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 2,189 total crimes recorded in Bury St Edmunds Rural North
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Month-by-month crime totals for Bury St Edmunds Rural North — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bury St Edmunds Rural North safe?
Bury St Edmunds Rural North has a CrimeRadar safety score of 35/100, rated Below Average. A total of 520 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 35.7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Bury St Edmunds Rural North are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Bury St Edmunds Rural North in the last 12 months?
520 crimes were recorded in Bury St Edmunds Rural North in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 35.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (809 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,005 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Bury St Edmunds Rural North?
The most common crime in Bury St Edmunds Rural North is Violent Crime, with 1,005 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 193.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Bury St Edmunds Rural North increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Bury St Edmunds Rural North is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 35.7% — from 809 crimes in the previous 12 months to 520 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Bury St Edmunds Rural North?
Bury St Edmunds Rural North has a safety score of 35 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Bury St Edmunds Rural North compare to the Suffolk Constabulary average?
Bury St Edmunds Rural North has a safety score of 35/100, while the Suffolk Constabulary force area average is 22/100. Bury St Edmunds Rural North is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Bury St Edmunds Rural North?
47.7% of crimes recorded in Bury St Edmunds Rural North resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Suffolk Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Bury St Edmunds Rural North?
1,005 violent crimes were recorded in Bury St Edmunds Rural North in the last 12 months — representing 193.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 222 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Bury St Edmunds Rural North last updated?
The crime data for Bury St Edmunds Rural North was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Bury St Edmunds Rural North with other areas?
You can compare Bury St Edmunds Rural North with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.