Downham Market vs Bury St Edmunds Rural South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Downham Market Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Bury St Edmunds Rural South Suffolk Constabulary

      Downham Market vs Bury St Edmunds Rural South Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Downham Market
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,102 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Bury St Edmunds Rural South
      Suffolk Constabulary
      215 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downham Market
      B Bury St Edmunds Rural South
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,102
      215
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,796
      338
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38.6%
      ↓36.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downham Market
      B Bury St Edmunds Rural South
      Violent Crime
      457 ↓34%
      93 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      138 ↓54%
      21 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      94 ↓27%
      16 ↓48%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↓47%
      13 ↓13%
      Burglary
      50 ↓23%
      9 ↓65%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      111 ↓34%
      27 ↓34%
      Drugs
      32 ↓37%
      5 ↓62%
      Public Order
      68 ↓46%
      16 ↓38%
      Robbery
      4 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      55 ↓42%
      4 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓60%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓67%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↓38%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓40%
      6 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bury St Edmunds Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downham Market safer than Bury St Edmunds Rural South?

      Downham Market has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,102 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 Downham Market vs Bury St Edmunds Rural South?

      Downham Market shows a year-on-year crime trend of -38.6% — 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 Downham Market and Bury St Edmunds Rural South?

      In Downham Market, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (457 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 Downham Market and Bury St Edmunds Rural South?

      Downham Market recorded 138 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 Downham Market vs Bury St Edmunds Rural South?

      Violent crime in Downham Market totalled 457 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 Downham Market and Bury St Edmunds Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Downham Market recorded 1,796 crimes (now 1,102, a change of -38.6%). Bury St Edmunds Rural South recorded 338 crimes previously (now 215, -36.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downham Market 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. Downham Market has a resolution rate of 0% 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 Downham Market and Bury St Edmunds Rural South?

      Downham Market falls within the Norfolk Constabulary 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 Downham Market 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 Downham Market or Bury St Edmunds Rural South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downham Market 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.

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