Halesworth and Southwold vs East Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Halesworth and Southwold Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Halesworth and Southwold vs East Downs Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Halesworth and Southwold
      Suffolk Constabulary
      819 crimes / 12m
      ↑11% trend
      29.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.8% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Halesworth and Southwold
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      819
      94
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      738
      132
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11%
      ↓28.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.7%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Halesworth and Southwold
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      324 ↑17%
      39 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      108 ↑61%
      13 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      73 ↑0%
      17 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↑10%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      92 ↑31%
      6 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↓5%
      6 ↓54%
      Drugs
      13 ↓32%
      0
      Public Order
      30 ↓41%
      2 ↓60%
      Shoplifting
      14 ↓36%
      1 ↓80%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑1000%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑60%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓19%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Halesworth and Southwold safer than East Downs?

      Halesworth and Southwold has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 819 crimes in the last 12 months. East Downs has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 94 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Halesworth and Southwold vs East Downs?

      Halesworth and Southwold shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. East Downs shows -28.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Halesworth and Southwold and East Downs?

      In Halesworth and Southwold, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (324 incidents). In East Downs, it is Violent Crime (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Halesworth and Southwold and East Downs?

      Halesworth and Southwold recorded 108 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Downs recorded 13. 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 Halesworth and Southwold vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Halesworth and Southwold totalled 324 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 39 in East Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Halesworth and Southwold and East Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Halesworth and Southwold recorded 738 crimes (now 819, a change of +11%). East Downs recorded 132 crimes previously (now 94, -28.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Halesworth and Southwold 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. Halesworth and Southwold has a resolution rate of 29.7% and East Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Halesworth and Southwold and East Downs?

      Halesworth and Southwold 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 Halesworth and Southwold 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 Halesworth and Southwold or East Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Halesworth and Southwold 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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