Aylsham vs Bradwell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    Aylsham Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Bradwell Norfolk Constabulary

      Aylsham vs Bradwell Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      Aylsham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      718 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.2% trend
      18.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Bradwell
      Norfolk Constabulary
      282 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aylsham
      B Bradwell
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      718
      282
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      757
      264
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.2%
      ↑6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.5%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aylsham
      B Bradwell
      Violent Crime
      338 ↓7%
      137 ↑78%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      97 ↓12%
      35 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓16%
      12 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑36%
      7 ↑40%
      Burglary
      22 ↑38%
      16 ↑78%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      82 ↑15%
      21 ↓30%
      Drugs
      10 ↓47%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      49 ↓2%
      5 ↓72%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↓32%
      34 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑27%
      4 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bradwell is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 14/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aylsham safer than Bradwell?

      Aylsham has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 718 crimes in the last 12 months. Bradwell has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 282 crimes. Bradwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aylsham vs Bradwell?

      Aylsham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bradwell shows +6.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aylsham and Bradwell?

      In Aylsham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (338 incidents). In Bradwell, it is Violent Crime (137 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aylsham and Bradwell?

      Aylsham recorded 97 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bradwell recorded 35. 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 Aylsham vs Bradwell?

      Violent crime in Aylsham totalled 338 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 137 in Bradwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aylsham and Bradwell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aylsham recorded 757 crimes (now 718, a change of -5.2%). Bradwell recorded 264 crimes previously (now 282, +6.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aylsham and Bradwell?

      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. Aylsham has a resolution rate of 18.5% and Bradwell has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aylsham and Bradwell?

      Aylsham falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Bradwell 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 Aylsham and Bradwell?

      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 Aylsham or Bradwell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aylsham and Bradwell. 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.