Brandon vs Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Brandon Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures Suffolk Constabulary

      Brandon vs Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Brandon
      Suffolk Constabulary
      338 crimes / 12m
      ↓52.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures
      Suffolk Constabulary
      160 crimes / 12m
      ↓54.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brandon
      B Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      338
      160
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      716
      352
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓52.8%
      ↓54.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brandon
      B Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures
      Violent Crime
      173 ↓45%
      81 ↓52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↓58%
      8 ↓67%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓62%
      8 ↓78%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓58%
      16 ↑129%
      Burglary
      18 ↓10%
      15 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↓70%
      12 ↓61%
      Drugs
      12 ↓20%
      2 ↓82%
      Public Order
      20 ↓67%
      8 ↓76%
      Robbery
      5 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓55%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓85%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓54%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓50%
      7 ↓36%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 52/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brandon safer than Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      Brandon has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 338 crimes in the last 12 months. Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 160 crimes. Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brandon vs Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      Brandon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -52.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures shows -54.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brandon and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      In Brandon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (173 incidents). In Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures, it is Violent Crime (81 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brandon and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      Brandon recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures recorded 8. 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 Brandon vs Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      Violent crime in Brandon totalled 173 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 81 in Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brandon and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brandon recorded 716 crimes (now 338, a change of -52.8%). Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures recorded 352 crimes previously (now 160, -54.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brandon and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      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. Brandon has a resolution rate of 0% and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brandon and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      Brandon falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures 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 Brandon and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      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 Brandon or Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brandon and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures. 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.