Alexandra vs Bury St Edmunds Rural South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Alexandra Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Bury St Edmunds Rural South Suffolk Constabulary

      Alexandra vs Bury St Edmunds Rural South Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Alexandra
      Suffolk Constabulary
      3,846 crimes / 12m
      ↑33% trend
      22% 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 Alexandra
      B Bury St Edmunds Rural South
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,846
      215
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,892
      338
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑33%
      ↓36.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alexandra
      B Bury St Edmunds Rural South
      Violent Crime
      1,447 ↑35%
      93 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      245 ↑37%
      21 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      252 ↑47%
      16 ↓48%
      Vehicle Crime
      119 ↑70%
      13 ↓13%
      Burglary
      74 ↑45%
      9 ↓65%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      291 ↑15%
      27 ↓34%
      Drugs
      140 ↑31%
      5 ↓62%
      Public Order
      287 ↓2%
      16 ↓38%
      Robbery
      45 ↑18%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      724 ↑58%
      4 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      42 ↓21%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      57 ↑30%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      68 ↑74%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      55 ↓10%
      6 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bury St Edmunds Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alexandra safer than Bury St Edmunds Rural South?

      Alexandra has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,846 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 Alexandra vs Bury St Edmunds Rural South?

      Alexandra shows a year-on-year crime trend of +33% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Alexandra and Bury St Edmunds Rural South?

      In Alexandra, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,447 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 Alexandra and Bury St Edmunds Rural South?

      Alexandra recorded 245 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 Alexandra vs Bury St Edmunds Rural South?

      Violent crime in Alexandra totalled 1,447 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 Alexandra and Bury St Edmunds Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alexandra recorded 2,892 crimes (now 3,846, a change of +33%). Bury St Edmunds Rural South recorded 338 crimes previously (now 215, -36.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alexandra 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. Alexandra has a resolution rate of 22% 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 Alexandra and Bury St Edmunds Rural South?

      Alexandra falls within the Suffolk 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 Alexandra 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 Alexandra or Bury St Edmunds Rural South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alexandra 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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