Harbour vs Martlesham and Orwell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Harbour Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Martlesham and Orwell Suffolk Constabulary

      Harbour vs Martlesham and Orwell Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Harbour
      Suffolk Constabulary
      1,913 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.4% trend
      20.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Martlesham and Orwell
      Suffolk Constabulary
      1,128 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      30.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harbour
      B Martlesham and Orwell
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,913
      1,128
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,940
      1,141
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.4%
      ↓1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.5%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harbour
      B Martlesham and Orwell
      Violent Crime
      799 ↓5%
      409 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      196 ↑21%
      61 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      99 ↓10%
      83 ↑28%
      Vehicle Crime
      44 ↓30%
      46 ↑5%
      Burglary
      51 ↓7%
      23 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      215 ↓5%
      81 ↓26%
      Drugs
      62 ↑7%
      36 ↓12%
      Public Order
      120 ↓6%
      79 ↓7%
      Robbery
      11 ↓21%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      206 ↑20%
      140 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↑50%
      4 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      34 ↓3%
      3 ↓57%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↓8%
      9 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      35 ↓15%
      151 ↑66%
      Overall Verdict
      B Martlesham and Orwell is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harbour safer than Martlesham and Orwell?

      Harbour has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,913 crimes in the last 12 months. Martlesham and Orwell has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,128 crimes. Martlesham and Orwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harbour vs Martlesham and Orwell?

      Harbour shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Martlesham and Orwell shows -1.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harbour and Martlesham and Orwell?

      In Harbour, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (799 incidents). In Martlesham and Orwell, it is Violent Crime (409 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harbour and Martlesham and Orwell?

      Harbour recorded 196 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Martlesham and Orwell recorded 61. 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 Harbour vs Martlesham and Orwell?

      Violent crime in Harbour totalled 799 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 409 in Martlesham and Orwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harbour and Martlesham and Orwell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harbour recorded 1,940 crimes (now 1,913, a change of -1.4%). Martlesham and Orwell recorded 1,141 crimes previously (now 1,128, -1.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harbour and Martlesham and Orwell?

      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. Harbour has a resolution rate of 20.5% and Martlesham and Orwell has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harbour and Martlesham and Orwell?

      Harbour falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Martlesham and Orwell 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 Harbour and Martlesham and Orwell?

      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 Harbour or Martlesham and Orwell on a crime map?

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

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