Alexandra vs Bury St Edmunds Town South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Alexandra Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Bury St Edmunds Town South Suffolk Constabulary

      Alexandra vs Bury St Edmunds Town South Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Alexandra
      Suffolk Constabulary
      2,734 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      30.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Bury St Edmunds Town South
      Suffolk Constabulary
      1,421 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.4% trend
      30.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alexandra
      B Bury St Edmunds Town South
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,734
      1,421
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,061
      1,742
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.7%
      ↓18.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      30.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alexandra
      B Bury St Edmunds Town South
      Violent Crime
      987 ↓15%
      622 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      192 ↓4%
      41 ↓51%
      Other Theft
      167 ↓3%
      86 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      76 ↑27%
      27 ↓36%
      Burglary
      38 ↓27%
      19 ↓51%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      238 ↓5%
      123 ↓18%
      Drugs
      137 ↑43%
      90 ↓6%
      Public Order
      228 ↓28%
      151 ↓13%
      Robbery
      37 ↑9%
      4 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      461 ↓12%
      190 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      40 ↓31%
      19 ↓47%
      Bicycle Theft
      47 ↑7%
      10 ↓63%
      Possession of Weapons
      55 ↑53%
      16 ↓16%
      Other Crime
      31 ↓50%
      23 ↑21%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bury St Edmunds Town South is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 10/100 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 Town South?

      Alexandra has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,734 crimes in the last 12 months. Bury St Edmunds Town South has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 1,421 crimes. Bury St Edmunds Town South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alexandra vs Bury St Edmunds Town South?

      Alexandra shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bury St Edmunds Town South shows -18.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alexandra and Bury St Edmunds Town South?

      In Alexandra, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (987 incidents). In Bury St Edmunds Town South, it is Violent Crime (622 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alexandra and Bury St Edmunds Town South?

      Alexandra recorded 192 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bury St Edmunds Town South recorded 41. 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 Town South?

      Violent crime in Alexandra totalled 987 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 622 in Bury St Edmunds Town 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 Town South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alexandra recorded 3,061 crimes (now 2,734, a change of -10.7%). Bury St Edmunds Town South recorded 1,742 crimes previously (now 1,421, -18.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alexandra and Bury St Edmunds Town 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 30.8% and Bury St Edmunds Town South has 30.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alexandra and Bury St Edmunds Town South?

      Alexandra falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Bury St Edmunds Town 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 Town 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 Town South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alexandra and Bury St Edmunds Town 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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