Gainsborough and Holywells vs Pakefield and Whitton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gainsborough and Holywells vs Pakefield and Whitton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gainsborough and Holywells safer than Pakefield and Whitton?
Gainsborough and Holywells has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,434 crimes in the last 12 months. Pakefield and Whitton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,001 crimes. Pakefield and Whitton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Gainsborough and Holywells vs Pakefield and Whitton?
Gainsborough and Holywells shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pakefield and Whitton shows -0.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Gainsborough and Holywells and Pakefield and Whitton?
In Gainsborough and Holywells, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (539 incidents). In Pakefield and Whitton, it is Violent Crime (456 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gainsborough and Holywells and Pakefield and Whitton?
Gainsborough and Holywells recorded 109 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pakefield and Whitton recorded 131. 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 Pakefield and Whitton?
Violent crime in Gainsborough and Holywells totalled 539 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 456 in Pakefield and Whitton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Gainsborough and Holywells and Pakefield and Whitton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gainsborough and Holywells recorded 1,332 crimes (now 1,434, a change of +7.7%). Pakefield and Whitton recorded 1,009 crimes previously (now 1,001, -0.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gainsborough and Holywells and Pakefield and Whitton?
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 23.3% and Pakefield and Whitton has 25.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Gainsborough and Holywells and Pakefield and Whitton?
Gainsborough and Holywells falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Pakefield and Whitton 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 Gainsborough and Holywells and Pakefield and Whitton?
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 Pakefield and Whitton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gainsborough and Holywells and Pakefield and Whitton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.