Uttlesford South vs Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Uttlesford South Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures Suffolk Constabulary

      Uttlesford South vs Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Uttlesford South
      Essex Police
      2,190 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.2% trend
      23.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures
      Suffolk Constabulary
      226 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Uttlesford South
      B Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,190
      226
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,181
      350
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓31.2%
      ↓35.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Uttlesford South
      B Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures
      Violent Crime
      649 ↓24%
      116 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      351 ↓35%
      11 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      297 ↓34%
      13 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      160 ↓34%
      18 ↑157%
      Burglary
      61 ↓31%
      18 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      170 ↓26%
      20 ↓35%
      Drugs
      89 ↓24%
      2 ↓85%
      Public Order
      130 ↓33%
      15 ↓48%
      Robbery
      11 ↑57%
      0
      Shoplifting
      135 ↓45%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      46 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      49 ↓27%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓56%
      9 ↓31%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Uttlesford South safer than Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      Uttlesford South has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,190 crimes in the last 12 months. Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 226 crimes. Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Uttlesford South vs Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      Uttlesford South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -31.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures shows -35.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Uttlesford South and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      In Uttlesford South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (649 incidents). In Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures, it is Violent Crime (116 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Uttlesford South and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      Uttlesford South recorded 351 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures recorded 11. 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 Uttlesford South vs Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      Violent crime in Uttlesford South totalled 649 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 116 in Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Uttlesford South and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Uttlesford South recorded 3,181 crimes (now 2,190, a change of -31.2%). Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures recorded 350 crimes previously (now 226, -35.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Uttlesford South and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      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. Uttlesford South has a resolution rate of 23.3% and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Uttlesford South and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      Uttlesford South falls within the Essex Police boundary. Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures 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 Uttlesford South and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      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 Uttlesford South or Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Uttlesford South and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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