Aylsham vs Cobholm and Southtown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    Aylsham Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Cobholm and Southtown Norfolk Constabulary

      Aylsham vs Cobholm and Southtown Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      Aylsham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      718 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.2% trend
      18.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Cobholm and Southtown
      Norfolk Constabulary
      862 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.3% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aylsham
      B Cobholm and Southtown
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      718
      862
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      757
      972
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.2%
      ↓11.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.5%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aylsham
      B Cobholm and Southtown
      Violent Crime
      338 ↓7%
      306 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      97 ↓12%
      96 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓16%
      81 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑36%
      32 ↑78%
      Burglary
      22 ↑38%
      19 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      82 ↑15%
      86 ↓5%
      Drugs
      10 ↓47%
      26 ↓21%
      Public Order
      49 ↓2%
      51 ↓15%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↓32%
      119 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      8 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      10 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑27%
      18 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aylsham safer than Cobholm and Southtown?

      Aylsham has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 718 crimes in the last 12 months. Cobholm and Southtown has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 862 crimes. Aylsham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aylsham vs Cobholm and Southtown?

      Aylsham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cobholm and Southtown shows -11.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aylsham and Cobholm and Southtown?

      In Aylsham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (338 incidents). In Cobholm and Southtown, it is Violent Crime (306 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aylsham and Cobholm and Southtown?

      Aylsham recorded 97 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cobholm and Southtown recorded 96. 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 Cobholm and Southtown?

      Violent crime in Aylsham totalled 338 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 306 in Cobholm and Southtown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aylsham and Cobholm and Southtown 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%). Cobholm and Southtown recorded 972 crimes previously (now 862, -11.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aylsham and Cobholm and Southtown?

      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 Cobholm and Southtown has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aylsham and Cobholm and Southtown?

      Aylsham falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Cobholm and Southtown 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 Cobholm and Southtown?

      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 Cobholm and Southtown on a crime map?

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

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