Alexandra vs Stowmarket

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Alexandra Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Stowmarket Suffolk Constabulary

      Alexandra vs Stowmarket 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
      Stowmarket
      Suffolk Constabulary
      1,388 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alexandra
      B Stowmarket
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,734
      1,388
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,061
      1,248
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.7%
      ↑11.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alexandra
      B Stowmarket
      Violent Crime
      987 ↓15%
      650 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      192 ↓4%
      87 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      167 ↓3%
      80 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      76 ↑27%
      26 ↓10%
      Burglary
      38 ↓27%
      33 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      238 ↓5%
      110 ↓13%
      Drugs
      137 ↑43%
      65 ↑55%
      Public Order
      228 ↓28%
      112 ↑22%
      Robbery
      37 ↑9%
      15 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      461 ↓12%
      122 ↑30%
      Theft from Person
      40 ↓31%
      4 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      47 ↑7%
      15 ↑114%
      Possession of Weapons
      55 ↑53%
      18 ↓10%
      Other Crime
      31 ↓50%
      51 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alexandra safer than Stowmarket?

      Alexandra has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,734 crimes in the last 12 months. Stowmarket has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,388 crimes. Alexandra scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alexandra vs Stowmarket?

      Alexandra shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stowmarket shows +11.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alexandra and Stowmarket?

      In Alexandra, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (987 incidents). In Stowmarket, it is Violent Crime (650 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alexandra and Stowmarket?

      Alexandra recorded 192 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stowmarket recorded 87. 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 Stowmarket?

      Violent crime in Alexandra totalled 987 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 650 in Stowmarket. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alexandra and Stowmarket 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%). Stowmarket recorded 1,248 crimes previously (now 1,388, +11.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alexandra and Stowmarket?

      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 Stowmarket has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alexandra and Stowmarket?

      Alexandra falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket?

      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 Stowmarket on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alexandra and Stowmarket. 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.