Alexandra vs Gainsborough and Holywells

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
      6/100
      Gainsborough and Holywells Suffolk Constabulary

      Alexandra vs Gainsborough and Holywells Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Alexandra
      Suffolk Constabulary
      2,734 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Gainsborough and Holywells
      Suffolk Constabulary
      1,434 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.7% trend
      23.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alexandra
      B Gainsborough and Holywells
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,734
      1,434
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,061
      1,332
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.7%
      ↑7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      23.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alexandra
      B Gainsborough and Holywells
      Violent Crime
      987 ↓15%
      539 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      192 ↓4%
      109 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      167 ↓3%
      82 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      76 ↑27%
      104 ↓9%
      Burglary
      38 ↓27%
      68 ↑17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      238 ↓5%
      126 ↓10%
      Drugs
      137 ↑43%
      26 ↑13%
      Public Order
      228 ↓28%
      81 ↓31%
      Robbery
      37 ↑9%
      13 ↑18%
      Shoplifting
      461 ↓12%
      185 ↑99%
      Theft from Person
      40 ↓31%
      7 ↑40%
      Bicycle Theft
      47 ↑7%
      26 ↑18%
      Possession of Weapons
      55 ↑53%
      18 ↑38%
      Other Crime
      31 ↓50%
      50 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      A Alexandra is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alexandra safer than Gainsborough and Holywells?

      Alexandra has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,734 crimes in the last 12 months. Gainsborough and Holywells has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,434 crimes. Alexandra scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alexandra vs Gainsborough and Holywells?

      Alexandra shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gainsborough and Holywells shows +7.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alexandra and Gainsborough and Holywells?

      In Alexandra, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (987 incidents). In Gainsborough and Holywells, it is Violent Crime (539 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alexandra and Gainsborough and Holywells?

      Alexandra recorded 192 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gainsborough and Holywells recorded 109. 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 Gainsborough and Holywells?

      Violent crime in Alexandra totalled 987 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 539 in Gainsborough and Holywells. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alexandra and Gainsborough and Holywells 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%). Gainsborough and Holywells recorded 1,332 crimes previously (now 1,434, +7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alexandra and Gainsborough and Holywells?

      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 Gainsborough and Holywells has 23.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alexandra and Gainsborough and Holywells?

      Alexandra falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Gainsborough and Holywells 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 Gainsborough and Holywells?

      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 Gainsborough and Holywells on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.