Newmarket vs Pakefield and Whitton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Newmarket Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Pakefield and Whitton Suffolk Constabulary

      Newmarket vs Pakefield and Whitton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Newmarket
      Suffolk Constabulary
      1,672 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.8% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Pakefield and Whitton
      Suffolk Constabulary
      1,001 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      25.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newmarket
      B Pakefield and Whitton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,672
      1,001
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,642
      1,009
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.8%
      ↓0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.6%
      25.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newmarket
      B Pakefield and Whitton
      Violent Crime
      695 ↑2%
      456 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      84 ↓1%
      131 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      95 ↓38%
      57 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      65 ↓17%
      36 ↓20%
      Burglary
      72 ↑18%
      52 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      165 ↑28%
      111 ↑4%
      Drugs
      63 ↓2%
      19 ↓10%
      Public Order
      133 ↑24%
      53 ↓9%
      Robbery
      15 ↑88%
      0
      Shoplifting
      174 ↓1%
      32 ↑113%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↑21%
      3 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑38%
      6 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑31%
      11 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      38 ↓16%
      34 ↑48%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pakefield and Whitton is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newmarket safer than Pakefield and Whitton?

      Newmarket has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,672 crimes in the last 12 months. Pakefield and Whitton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,001 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newmarket vs Pakefield and Whitton?

      Newmarket shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pakefield and Whitton shows -0.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newmarket and Pakefield and Whitton?

      In Newmarket, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (695 incidents). In Pakefield and Whitton, it is Violent Crime (456 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newmarket and Pakefield and Whitton?

      Newmarket recorded 84 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pakefield and Whitton recorded 131. 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 Newmarket vs Pakefield and Whitton?

      Violent crime in Newmarket totalled 695 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 456 in Pakefield and Whitton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newmarket and Pakefield and Whitton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newmarket recorded 1,642 crimes (now 1,672, a change of +1.8%). Pakefield and Whitton recorded 1,009 crimes previously (now 1,001, -0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newmarket and Pakefield and Whitton?

      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. Newmarket has a resolution rate of 32.6% and Pakefield and Whitton has 25.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newmarket and Pakefield and Whitton?

      Newmarket falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Pakefield and Whitton 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 Newmarket and Pakefield and Whitton?

      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 Newmarket or Pakefield and Whitton on a crime map?

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

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