Halesworth and Southwold vs Long Stratton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    34/100
    Halesworth and Southwold Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Long Stratton Norfolk Constabulary

      Halesworth and Southwold vs Long Stratton Results

      A
      34/100
      Below Average
      Halesworth and Southwold
      Suffolk Constabulary
      551 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Long Stratton
      Norfolk Constabulary
      234 crimes / 12m
      ↓37.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Halesworth and Southwold
      B Long Stratton
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      551
      234
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      775
      376
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓28.9%
      ↓37.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Halesworth and Southwold
      B Long Stratton
      Violent Crime
      226 ↓21%
      107 ↓34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      75 ↓3%
      29 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      51 ↓35%
      21 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓28%
      5 ↓62%
      Burglary
      48 ↓47%
      15 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↓34%
      32 ↓24%
      Drugs
      13 ↑8%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      15 ↓70%
      10 ↓68%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓73%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑400%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓39%
      9 ↓59%
      Overall Verdict
      B Long Stratton is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 34/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Halesworth and Southwold safer than Long Stratton?

      Halesworth and Southwold has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 551 crimes in the last 12 months. Long Stratton has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 234 crimes. Long Stratton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Halesworth and Southwold vs Long Stratton?

      Halesworth and Southwold shows a year-on-year crime trend of -28.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Long Stratton shows -37.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Halesworth and Southwold and Long Stratton?

      In Halesworth and Southwold, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (226 incidents). In Long Stratton, it is Violent Crime (107 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Halesworth and Southwold and Long Stratton?

      Halesworth and Southwold recorded 75 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Long Stratton recorded 29. 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 Long Stratton?

      Violent crime in Halesworth and Southwold totalled 226 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 107 in Long Stratton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Halesworth and Southwold and Long Stratton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Halesworth and Southwold recorded 775 crimes (now 551, a change of -28.9%). Long Stratton recorded 376 crimes previously (now 234, -37.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Halesworth and Southwold and Long Stratton?

      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 0% and Long Stratton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Halesworth and Southwold and Long Stratton?

      Halesworth and Southwold falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Long Stratton is covered by Norfolk Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Halesworth and Southwold and Long Stratton?

      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 Long Stratton on a crime map?

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

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