Whitton and Castle Hill vs Long Stratton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Whitton and Castle Hill Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Long Stratton Norfolk Constabulary

      Whitton and Castle Hill vs Long Stratton Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Whitton and Castle Hill
      Suffolk Constabulary
      1,469 crimes / 12m
      ↑33.6% trend
      32% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Long Stratton
      Norfolk Constabulary
      234 crimes / 12m
      ↓37.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Whitton and Castle Hill
      B Long Stratton
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,469
      234
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,100
      376
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑33.6%
      ↓37.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Whitton and Castle Hill
      B Long Stratton
      Violent Crime
      514 ↑15%
      107 ↓34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      118 ↑51%
      29 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      68 ↑26%
      21 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      83 ↓6%
      5 ↓62%
      Burglary
      33 ↑32%
      15 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↑34%
      32 ↓24%
      Drugs
      21 ↑17%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      66 ↑35%
      10 ↓68%
      Robbery
      7 ↑250%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      433 ↑94%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓88%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓25%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑4%
      9 ↓59%
      Overall Verdict
      B Long Stratton is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Whitton and Castle Hill safer than Long Stratton?

      Whitton and Castle Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,469 crimes in the last 12 months. Long Stratton has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 234 crimes. Long Stratton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Whitton and Castle Hill vs Long Stratton?

      Whitton and Castle Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +33.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Long Stratton shows -37.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Whitton and Castle Hill and Long Stratton?

      In Whitton and Castle Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (514 incidents). In Long Stratton, it is Violent Crime (107 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Whitton and Castle Hill and Long Stratton?

      Whitton and Castle Hill recorded 118 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Long Stratton recorded 29. 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 Whitton and Castle Hill vs Long Stratton?

      Violent crime in Whitton and Castle Hill totalled 514 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 107 in Long Stratton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Whitton and Castle Hill and Long Stratton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Whitton and Castle Hill recorded 1,100 crimes (now 1,469, a change of +33.6%). Long Stratton recorded 376 crimes previously (now 234, -37.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Whitton and Castle Hill and Long Stratton?

      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. Whitton and Castle Hill has a resolution rate of 32% and Long Stratton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Whitton and Castle Hill and Long Stratton?

      Whitton and Castle Hill falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Long Stratton 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 Whitton and Castle Hill and Long Stratton?

      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 Whitton and Castle Hill or Long Stratton on a crime map?

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

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