Hadleigh and Nayland vs Kirkley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Hadleigh and Nayland Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Kirkley Suffolk Constabulary

      Hadleigh and Nayland vs Kirkley Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hadleigh and Nayland
      Suffolk Constabulary
      774 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Kirkley
      Suffolk Constabulary
      795 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.3% trend
      19.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hadleigh and Nayland
      B Kirkley
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      774
      795
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      780
      998
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.8%
      ↓20.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      19.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hadleigh and Nayland
      B Kirkley
      Violent Crime
      382 ↑12%
      331 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↑29%
      87 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      56 ↓13%
      54 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓3%
      15 ↓52%
      Burglary
      27 ↓58%
      28 ↑12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↓15%
      98 ↓27%
      Drugs
      4 ↓56%
      29 ↑12%
      Public Order
      66 ↑27%
      42 ↓33%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      10 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      27 ↓27%
      51 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↓83%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓25%
      16 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑167%
      8 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓38%
      24 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hadleigh and Nayland safer than Kirkley?

      Hadleigh and Nayland has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 774 crimes in the last 12 months. Kirkley has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 795 crimes. Kirkley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hadleigh and Nayland vs Kirkley?

      Hadleigh and Nayland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kirkley shows -20.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hadleigh and Nayland and Kirkley?

      In Hadleigh and Nayland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (382 incidents). In Kirkley, it is Violent Crime (331 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hadleigh and Nayland and Kirkley?

      Hadleigh and Nayland recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kirkley recorded 87. 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 Hadleigh and Nayland vs Kirkley?

      Violent crime in Hadleigh and Nayland totalled 382 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 331 in Kirkley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hadleigh and Nayland and Kirkley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hadleigh and Nayland recorded 780 crimes (now 774, a change of -0.8%). Kirkley recorded 998 crimes previously (now 795, -20.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hadleigh and Nayland and Kirkley?

      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. Hadleigh and Nayland has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Kirkley has 19.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hadleigh and Nayland and Kirkley?

      Hadleigh and Nayland falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Kirkley 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 Hadleigh and Nayland and Kirkley?

      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 Hadleigh and Nayland or Kirkley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hadleigh and Nayland and Kirkley. 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.