Newmarket vs Westgate and St. Margaret’s
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Newmarket vs Westgate and St. Margaret’s Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newmarket safer than Westgate and St. Margaret’s?
Newmarket has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,672 crimes in the last 12 months. Westgate and St. Margaret’s has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,922 crimes. Newmarket scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Newmarket vs Westgate and St. Margaret’s?
Newmarket shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westgate and St. Margaret’s shows +8.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Newmarket and Westgate and St. Margaret’s?
In Newmarket, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (695 incidents). In Westgate and St. Margaret’s, it is Violent Crime (719 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newmarket and Westgate and St. Margaret’s?
Newmarket recorded 84 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westgate and St. Margaret’s recorded 134. 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 Westgate and St. Margaret’s?
Violent crime in Newmarket totalled 695 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 719 in Westgate and St. Margaret’s. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Newmarket and Westgate and St. Margaret’s 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%). Westgate and St. Margaret’s recorded 1,774 crimes previously (now 1,922, +8.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newmarket and Westgate and St. Margaret’s?
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 Westgate and St. Margaret’s has 34.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Newmarket and Westgate and St. Margaret’s?
Newmarket falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Westgate and St. Margaret’s 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 Westgate and St. Margaret’s?
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 Westgate and St. Margaret’s on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newmarket and Westgate and St. Margaret’s. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.