Gainsborough and Holywells vs St Margaret's

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Gainsborough and Holywells Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      St Margaret's Suffolk Constabulary

      Gainsborough and Holywells vs St Margaret's Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Gainsborough and Holywells
      Suffolk Constabulary
      1,434 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.7% trend
      23.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      29/100
      Below Average
      St Margaret's
      Suffolk Constabulary
      560 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.9% trend
      37% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gainsborough and Holywells
      B St Margaret's
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,434
      560
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,332
      589
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.7%
      ↓4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.3%
      37%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gainsborough and Holywells
      B St Margaret's
      Violent Crime
      539 ↑7%
      287 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      109 ↑3%
      60 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      82 ↓4%
      27 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      104 ↓9%
      29 ↓17%
      Burglary
      68 ↑17%
      18 ↑64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      126 ↓10%
      50 ↑0%
      Drugs
      26 ↑13%
      14 ↑75%
      Public Order
      81 ↓31%
      26 ↑0%
      Robbery
      13 ↑18%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      185 ↑99%
      12 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑40%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      26 ↑18%
      5 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑38%
      7 ↓46%
      Other Crime
      50 ↑19%
      20 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Margaret's is the safer choice — scoring 29/100 vs 6/100 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 St Margaret's?

      Gainsborough and Holywells has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,434 crimes in the last 12 months. St Margaret's has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 560 crimes. St Margaret's scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gainsborough and Holywells vs St Margaret's?

      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. St Margaret's shows -4.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gainsborough and Holywells and St Margaret's?

      In Gainsborough and Holywells, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (539 incidents). In St Margaret's, it is Violent Crime (287 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gainsborough and Holywells and St Margaret's?

      Gainsborough and Holywells recorded 109 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Margaret's recorded 60. 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 St Margaret's?

      Violent crime in Gainsborough and Holywells totalled 539 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 287 in St Margaret's. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gainsborough and Holywells and St Margaret's 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%). St Margaret's recorded 589 crimes previously (now 560, -4.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gainsborough and Holywells and St Margaret's?

      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 St Margaret's has 37%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gainsborough and Holywells and St Margaret's?

      Gainsborough and Holywells falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. St Margaret's 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 St Margaret's?

      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 St Margaret's on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gainsborough and Holywells and St Margaret's. 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.