Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh vs Reepham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Reepham Norfolk Constabulary

      Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh vs Reepham Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh
      Suffolk Constabulary
      916 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      17.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Reepham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      185 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh
      B Reepham
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      916
      185
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      935
      239
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2%
      ↓22.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh
      B Reepham
      Violent Crime
      474 ↑10%
      85 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      75 ↓9%
      30 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      54 ↓28%
      15 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑37%
      9 ↓65%
      Burglary
      24 ↓33%
      6 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      97 ↓19%
      20 ↓9%
      Drugs
      29 ↑16%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      45 ↓42%
      8 ↓38%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      0
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑26%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑300%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑17%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑15%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Reepham is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh safer than Reepham?

      Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 916 crimes in the last 12 months. Reepham has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 185 crimes. Reepham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh vs Reepham?

      Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Reepham shows -22.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh and Reepham?

      In Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (474 incidents). In Reepham, it is Violent Crime (85 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh and Reepham?

      Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh recorded 75 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Reepham recorded 30. 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 Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh vs Reepham?

      Violent crime in Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh totalled 474 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 85 in Reepham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh and Reepham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh recorded 935 crimes (now 916, a change of -2%). Reepham recorded 239 crimes previously (now 185, -22.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh and Reepham?

      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. Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh has a resolution rate of 17.9% and Reepham has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh and Reepham?

      Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Reepham 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 Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh and Reepham?

      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 Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh or Reepham on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.