Alford vs The Woottons

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Alford Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      The Woottons Norfolk Constabulary

      Alford vs The Woottons Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Alford
      Lincolnshire Police
      285 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      The Woottons
      Norfolk Constabulary
      106 crimes / 12m
      ↓49% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alford
      B The Woottons
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      285
      106
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      403
      208
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓29.3%
      ↓49%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alford
      B The Woottons
      Violent Crime
      104 ↓37%
      44 ↓48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↓8%
      6 ↓71%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑15%
      5 ↓62%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓40%
      3 ↑50%
      Burglary
      6 ↓57%
      1 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓52%
      12 ↑33%
      Drugs
      5 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      15 ↓40%
      4 ↓60%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑0%
      25 ↓53%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓38%
      2 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B The Woottons is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alford safer than The Woottons?

      Alford has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 285 crimes in the last 12 months. The Woottons has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 106 crimes. The Woottons scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alford vs The Woottons?

      Alford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. The Woottons shows -49% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alford and The Woottons?

      In Alford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (104 incidents). In The Woottons, it is Violent Crime (44 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alford and The Woottons?

      Alford recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while The Woottons recorded 6. 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 Alford vs The Woottons?

      Violent crime in Alford totalled 104 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 44 in The Woottons. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alford and The Woottons in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alford recorded 403 crimes (now 285, a change of -29.3%). The Woottons recorded 208 crimes previously (now 106, -49%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alford and The Woottons?

      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. Alford has a resolution rate of 0% and The Woottons has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alford and The Woottons?

      Alford falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. The Woottons 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 Alford and The Woottons?

      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 Alford or The Woottons on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.