Sudbury Rural North vs Whitton and Castle Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Sudbury Rural North Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Whitton and Castle Hill Suffolk Constabulary

      Sudbury Rural North vs Whitton and Castle Hill Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Sudbury Rural North
      Suffolk Constabulary
      514 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.9% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Whitton and Castle Hill
      Suffolk Constabulary
      1,238 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.5% trend
      25.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sudbury Rural North
      B Whitton and Castle Hill
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      514
      1,238
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      564
      1,054
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.9%
      ↑17.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.8%
      25.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sudbury Rural North
      B Whitton and Castle Hill
      Violent Crime
      249 ↓5%
      468 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↑13%
      109 ↑56%
      Other Theft
      39 ↓39%
      56 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓29%
      79 ↓22%
      Burglary
      27 ↓18%
      17 ↓37%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↓2%
      79 ↑8%
      Drugs
      10 ↑100%
      17 ↓19%
      Public Order
      28 ↑0%
      51 ↓6%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑500%
      Shoplifting
      14 ↓46%
      311 ↑63%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↓56%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      16 ↑7%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑100%
      22 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sudbury Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 35/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sudbury Rural North safer than Whitton and Castle Hill?

      Sudbury Rural North has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 514 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitton and Castle Hill has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,238 crimes. Sudbury Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sudbury Rural North vs Whitton and Castle Hill?

      Sudbury Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitton and Castle Hill shows +17.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sudbury Rural North and Whitton and Castle Hill?

      In Sudbury Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (249 incidents). In Whitton and Castle Hill, it is Violent Crime (468 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sudbury Rural North and Whitton and Castle Hill?

      Sudbury Rural North recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitton and Castle Hill recorded 109. 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 Sudbury Rural North vs Whitton and Castle Hill?

      Violent crime in Sudbury Rural North totalled 249 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 468 in Whitton and Castle Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sudbury Rural North and Whitton and Castle Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sudbury Rural North recorded 564 crimes (now 514, a change of -8.9%). Whitton and Castle Hill recorded 1,054 crimes previously (now 1,238, +17.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sudbury Rural North and Whitton and Castle Hill?

      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. Sudbury Rural North has a resolution rate of 29.8% and Whitton and Castle Hill has 25.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sudbury Rural North and Whitton and Castle Hill?

      Sudbury Rural North falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Whitton and Castle Hill 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 Sudbury Rural North and Whitton and Castle Hill?

      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 Sudbury Rural North or Whitton and Castle Hill on a crime map?

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

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