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Crime in Bungay

Bungay had 101 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 53.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 34 East Suffolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 23% above the middle East Suffolk area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

NR35, East Suffolk · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bungay

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53.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 34East Suffolk rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common40 in 3 months

Month by month

30 Mar 28 Apr 33 May 32 Jun 40 Jul 29 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bungay. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4040%
criminal damage1616%
anti-social behaviour1515%
theft88%
vehicle crime66%
other crime55%
public order33%
shoplifting33%

Bungay against East Suffolk

TypeBungay per 1,000Middle East Suffolk areaChange
Violence21.219.1▲ 18%
Burglary1.10.9–
Vehicle crime3.20.8–
Anti-social behaviour7.95.7▼ 29%
Theft and robbery4.84.3–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bungay53.4▲ 11%
Ditchingham25.1▲ 7%
Broome23.5▲ 7%
See every East Suffolk area ranked on the crime in East Suffolk page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bungay a safe area?

Bungay had about 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 34 East Suffolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bungay?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (40), followed by criminal damage (16) and anti-social behaviour (15).