Gainsborough and Holywells vs Weald North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Gainsborough and Holywells Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Weald North Kent Police

      Gainsborough and Holywells vs Weald North Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Gainsborough and Holywells
      Suffolk Constabulary
      1,650 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.3% trend
      15% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Weald North
      Kent Police
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.2% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gainsborough and Holywells
      B Weald North
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,650
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,317
      128
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.3%
      ↓35.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gainsborough and Holywells
      B Weald North
      Violent Crime
      621 ↑30%
      27 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      120 ↑3%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      90 ↑10%
      9 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      113 ↓7%
      2 ↓71%
      Burglary
      74 ↑25%
      15 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      147 ↑5%
      11 ↓21%
      Drugs
      34 ↑55%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      78 ↓33%
      5 ↓17%
      Robbery
      15 ↑67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      258 ↑219%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑40%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      23 ↓8%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑54%
      1
      Other Crime
      50 ↑6%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weald North is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gainsborough and Holywells safer than Weald North?

      Gainsborough and Holywells has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,650 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald North has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 83 crimes. Weald North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gainsborough and Holywells vs Weald North?

      Gainsborough and Holywells shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Weald North shows -35.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Gainsborough and Holywells, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (621 incidents). In Weald North, it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Gainsborough and Holywells recorded 120 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald North recorded 10. 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 Gainsborough and Holywells vs Weald North?

      Violent crime in Gainsborough and Holywells totalled 621 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Weald North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gainsborough and Holywells and Weald North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gainsborough and Holywells recorded 1,317 crimes (now 1,650, a change of +25.3%). Weald North recorded 128 crimes previously (now 83, -35.2%).

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

      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. Gainsborough and Holywells has a resolution rate of 15% and Weald North has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gainsborough and Holywells and Weald North?

      Gainsborough and Holywells falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Weald North 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 Gainsborough and Holywells and Weald North?

      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 Gainsborough and Holywells or Weald North on a crime map?

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

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