Is Bury St Edmunds Rural South Safe?
Crime statistics for Bury St Edmunds Rural South. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 813 total crimes recorded in Bury St Edmunds Rural South
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Month-by-month crime totals for Bury St Edmunds Rural South — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bury St Edmunds Rural South safe?
Bury St Edmunds Rural South has a CrimeRadar safety score of 68/100, rated Safe. A total of 215 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 36.4% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Bury St Edmunds Rural South is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.
How many crimes were recorded in Bury St Edmunds Rural South in the last 12 months?
215 crimes were recorded in Bury St Edmunds Rural South 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 36.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (338 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 358 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Bury St Edmunds Rural South?
The most common crime in Bury St Edmunds Rural South is Violent Crime, with 358 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 166.5% 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 South increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Bury St Edmunds Rural South is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 36.4% — from 338 crimes in the previous 12 months to 215 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 South?
Bury St Edmunds Rural South has a safety score of 68 out of 100 (Safe). 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 South compare to the Suffolk Constabulary average?
Bury St Edmunds Rural South has a safety score of 68/100, while the Suffolk Constabulary force area average is 22/100. Bury St Edmunds Rural South 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 South?
46.5% of crimes recorded in Bury St Edmunds Rural South 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 South?
358 violent crimes were recorded in Bury St Edmunds Rural South in the last 12 months — representing 166.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 80 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 South last updated?
The crime data for Bury St Edmunds Rural South 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 South with other areas?
You can compare Bury St Edmunds Rural South 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.