Bury St Edmunds Rural South vs East Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Bury St Edmunds Rural South Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Bury St Edmunds Rural South vs East Downs Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Bury St Edmunds Rural South
      Suffolk Constabulary
      147 crimes / 12m
      ↓57.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      68 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.9% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bury St Edmunds Rural South
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      147
      68
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      348
      133
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓57.8%
      ↓48.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bury St Edmunds Rural South
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      61 ↓59%
      25 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓54%
      12 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓68%
      8 ↓64%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓44%
      7 ↑17%
      Burglary
      6 ↓78%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓41%
      4 ↓69%
      Drugs
      4 ↓71%
      0
      Public Order
      9 ↓67%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 75/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bury St Edmunds Rural South safer than East Downs?

      Bury St Edmunds Rural South has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 147 crimes in the last 12 months. East Downs has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) with 68 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bury St Edmunds Rural South vs East Downs?

      Bury St Edmunds Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -57.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East Downs shows -48.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bury St Edmunds Rural South and East Downs?

      In Bury St Edmunds Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (61 incidents). In East Downs, it is Violent Crime (25 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bury St Edmunds Rural South and East Downs?

      Bury St Edmunds Rural South recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Downs recorded 12. 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 Bury St Edmunds Rural South vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Bury St Edmunds Rural South totalled 61 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 25 in East Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bury St Edmunds Rural South and East Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bury St Edmunds Rural South recorded 348 crimes (now 147, a change of -57.8%). East Downs recorded 133 crimes previously (now 68, -48.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bury St Edmunds Rural South and East Downs?

      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. Bury St Edmunds Rural South has a resolution rate of 0% and East Downs has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bury St Edmunds Rural South and East Downs?

      Bury St Edmunds Rural South falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. East Downs is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bury St Edmunds Rural South and East Downs?

      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 Bury St Edmunds Rural South or East Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bury St Edmunds Rural South and East Downs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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