Newmarket vs Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures

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
      50/100
      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures Suffolk Constabulary

      Newmarket vs Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures 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
      50/100
      Average
      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures
      Suffolk Constabulary
      343 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newmarket
      B Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      50/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,672
      343
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,642
      350
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.8%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.6%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newmarket
      B Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures
      Violent Crime
      695 ↑2%
      177 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      84 ↓1%
      15 ↓63%
      Other Theft
      95 ↓38%
      25 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      65 ↓17%
      20 ↑186%
      Burglary
      72 ↑18%
      23 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      165 ↑28%
      29 ↓15%
      Drugs
      63 ↓2%
      7 ↓30%
      Public Order
      133 ↑24%
      28 ↑4%
      Robbery
      15 ↑88%
      0
      Shoplifting
      174 ↓1%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↑21%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑38%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑31%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      38 ↓16%
      13 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newmarket safer than Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      Newmarket has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,672 crimes in the last 12 months. Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 343 crimes. Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newmarket vs Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      Newmarket shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures shows -2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newmarket and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      In Newmarket, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (695 incidents). In Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures, it is Violent Crime (177 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newmarket and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      Newmarket recorded 84 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures recorded 15. 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 Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      Violent crime in Newmarket totalled 695 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 177 in Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newmarket and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures 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%). Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures recorded 350 crimes previously (now 343, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newmarket and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      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 Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newmarket and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      Newmarket falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures 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 Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      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 Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures on a crime map?

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

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