Braintree Central vs Bury St Edmunds Rural South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Braintree Central vs Bury St Edmunds Rural South Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Braintree Central safer than Bury St Edmunds Rural South?
Braintree Central has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,411 crimes in the last 12 months. Bury St Edmunds Rural South has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 215 crimes. Bury St Edmunds Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Braintree Central vs Bury St Edmunds Rural South?
Braintree Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -37.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bury St Edmunds Rural South shows -36.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Braintree Central and Bury St Edmunds Rural South?
In Braintree Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (637 incidents). In Bury St Edmunds Rural South, it is Violent Crime (93 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Braintree Central and Bury St Edmunds Rural South?
Braintree Central recorded 127 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bury St Edmunds Rural South recorded 21. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Braintree Central vs Bury St Edmunds Rural South?
Violent crime in Braintree Central totalled 637 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 93 in Bury St Edmunds Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Braintree Central and Bury St Edmunds Rural South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Braintree Central recorded 2,265 crimes (now 1,411, a change of -37.7%). Bury St Edmunds Rural South recorded 338 crimes previously (now 215, -36.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Braintree Central and Bury St Edmunds Rural South?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Braintree Central has a resolution rate of 20% and Bury St Edmunds Rural South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Braintree Central and Bury St Edmunds Rural South?
Braintree Central falls within the Essex Police boundary. Bury St Edmunds Rural South is covered by Suffolk Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Braintree Central and Bury St Edmunds Rural South?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Braintree Central or Bury St Edmunds Rural South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Braintree Central and Bury St Edmunds Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.