Halesworth and Southwold vs Kesgrave and Bixley

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
      16/100
      Kesgrave and Bixley Suffolk Constabulary

      Halesworth and Southwold vs Kesgrave and Bixley 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
      16/100
      High Crime
      Kesgrave and Bixley
      Suffolk Constabulary
      696 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.1% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Halesworth and Southwold
      B Kesgrave and Bixley
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      819
      696
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      738
      820
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11%
      ↓15.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.7%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Halesworth and Southwold
      B Kesgrave and Bixley
      Violent Crime
      324 ↑17%
      348 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      108 ↑61%
      65 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      73 ↑0%
      49 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↑10%
      23 ↓48%
      Burglary
      92 ↑31%
      16 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↓5%
      78 ↓5%
      Drugs
      13 ↓32%
      14 ↑17%
      Public Order
      30 ↓41%
      42 ↓31%
      Robbery
      0
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      14 ↓36%
      21 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑1000%
      5 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑60%
      4 ↓80%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓19%
      18 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kesgrave and Bixley is the safer choice — scoring 16/100 vs 6/100 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 Kesgrave and Bixley?

      Halesworth and Southwold has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 819 crimes in the last 12 months. Kesgrave and Bixley has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 696 crimes. Kesgrave and Bixley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Halesworth and Southwold vs Kesgrave and Bixley?

      Halesworth and Southwold shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kesgrave and Bixley shows -15.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Halesworth and Southwold and Kesgrave and Bixley?

      In Halesworth and Southwold, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (324 incidents). In Kesgrave and Bixley, it is Violent Crime (348 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Halesworth and Southwold and Kesgrave and Bixley?

      Halesworth and Southwold recorded 108 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kesgrave and Bixley recorded 65. 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 Kesgrave and Bixley?

      Violent crime in Halesworth and Southwold totalled 324 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 348 in Kesgrave and Bixley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Halesworth and Southwold and Kesgrave and Bixley 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%). Kesgrave and Bixley recorded 820 crimes previously (now 696, -15.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Halesworth and Southwold and Kesgrave and Bixley?

      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 Kesgrave and Bixley has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Halesworth and Southwold and Kesgrave and Bixley?

      Halesworth and Southwold falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Kesgrave and Bixley 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 Halesworth and Southwold and Kesgrave and Bixley?

      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 Kesgrave and Bixley on a crime map?

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

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