Kesgrave and Bixley vs East Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Kesgrave and Bixley Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Kesgrave and Bixley vs East Downs Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Kesgrave and Bixley
      Suffolk Constabulary
      696 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.1% trend
      26.9% 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 Kesgrave and Bixley
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      696
      94
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      820
      132
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.1%
      ↓28.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kesgrave and Bixley
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      348 ↓16%
      39 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↑25%
      13 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      49 ↓26%
      17 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓48%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      16 ↑33%
      6 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↓5%
      6 ↓54%
      Drugs
      14 ↑17%
      0
      Public Order
      42 ↓31%
      2 ↓60%
      Robbery
      6 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓9%
      1 ↓80%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓80%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓22%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 16/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kesgrave and Bixley safer than East Downs?

      Kesgrave and Bixley has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 696 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 Kesgrave and Bixley vs East Downs?

      Kesgrave and Bixley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Kesgrave and Bixley and East Downs?

      In Kesgrave and Bixley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (348 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 Kesgrave and Bixley and East Downs?

      Kesgrave and Bixley recorded 65 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 Kesgrave and Bixley vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Kesgrave and Bixley totalled 348 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 Kesgrave and Bixley and East Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kesgrave and Bixley recorded 820 crimes (now 696, a change of -15.1%). East Downs recorded 132 crimes previously (now 94, -28.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kesgrave and Bixley 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. Kesgrave and Bixley has a resolution rate of 26.9% and East Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kesgrave and Bixley and East Downs?

      Kesgrave and Bixley 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 Kesgrave and Bixley 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 Kesgrave and Bixley or East Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kesgrave and Bixley 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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