Thetford vs Bury St Edmunds Rural South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Thetford Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Bury St Edmunds Rural South Suffolk Constabulary

      Thetford vs Bury St Edmunds Rural South Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Thetford
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,719 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.4% trend
      25% 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 Thetford
      B Bury St Edmunds Rural South
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,719
      215
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,791
      338
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38.4%
      ↓36.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Thetford
      B Bury St Edmunds Rural South
      Violent Crime
      691 ↓38%
      93 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      252 ↓45%
      21 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      81 ↓50%
      16 ↓48%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↓31%
      13 ↓13%
      Burglary
      51 ↓4%
      9 ↓65%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      182 ↓32%
      27 ↓34%
      Drugs
      59 ↓48%
      5 ↓62%
      Public Order
      123 ↓37%
      16 ↓38%
      Robbery
      7 ↓46%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      95 ↓39%
      4 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓78%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↓3%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      28 ↓48%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      59 ↓28%
      6 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Thetford safer than Bury St Edmunds Rural South?

      Thetford has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,719 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 Thetford vs Bury St Edmunds Rural South?

      Thetford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -38.4% — 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 Thetford and Bury St Edmunds Rural South?

      In Thetford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (691 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 Thetford and Bury St Edmunds Rural South?

      Thetford recorded 252 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 Thetford vs Bury St Edmunds Rural South?

      Violent crime in Thetford totalled 691 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 Thetford and Bury St Edmunds Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Thetford recorded 2,791 crimes (now 1,719, a change of -38.4%). Bury St Edmunds Rural South recorded 338 crimes previously (now 215, -36.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Thetford 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. Thetford has a resolution rate of 25% 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 Thetford and Bury St Edmunds Rural South?

      Thetford 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 Thetford 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 Thetford or Bury St Edmunds Rural South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Thetford 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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