Suffolk Constabulary

Is Whitton and Castle Hill Safe?

Crime statistics for Whitton and Castle Hill. Based on official UK Police data, updated July 2026.

Last 12 months: August 2025 – July 2026 1,574 crimes
3 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,574 Crimes (last 12 months)
28% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑34.9% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,574 total crimes recorded in Whitton and Castle Hill

Violent Crime
548 34.8%
Shoplifting
464 29.5%
Anti-Social Behaviour
114 7.2%
Criminal Damage & Arson
95 6%
Other Theft
86 5.5%
Vehicle Crime
77 4.9%
Public Order
69 4.4%
Other Crime
38 2.4%
Burglary
32 2%
Drugs
26 1.7%
Possession of Weapons
8 0.5%
Robbery
8 0.5%
Bicycle Theft
7 0.4%
Theft from Person
2 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Whitton and Castle Hill — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whitton and Castle Hill safe?

Whitton and Castle Hill has a CrimeRadar safety score of 3/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,574 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 34.9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Whitton and Castle Hill are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Whitton and Castle Hill in the last 12 months?

1,574 crimes were recorded in Whitton and Castle Hill in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 34.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,167 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 548 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Whitton and Castle Hill?

The most common crime in Whitton and Castle Hill is Violent Crime, with 548 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 34.8% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Whitton and Castle Hill increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Whitton and Castle Hill is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 34.9% — from 1,167 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,574 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Whitton and Castle Hill?

Whitton and Castle Hill has a safety score of 3 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Whitton and Castle Hill compare to the Suffolk Constabulary average?

Whitton and Castle Hill has a safety score of 3/100, while the Suffolk Constabulary force area average is 28/100. Whitton and Castle Hill is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Whitton and Castle Hill?

28% of crimes recorded in Whitton and Castle Hill resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Suffolk Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Whitton and Castle Hill?

548 violent crimes were recorded in Whitton and Castle Hill in the last 12 months — representing 34.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 114 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Whitton and Castle Hill last updated?

The crime data for Whitton and Castle Hill was last updated in July 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Whitton and Castle Hill with other areas?

You can compare Whitton and Castle Hill with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: July 2026.