Aylsham vs South and West Lynn

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
      22/100
      South and West Lynn Norfolk Constabulary

      Aylsham vs South and West Lynn Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      Aylsham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      718 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.2% trend
      18.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      South and West Lynn
      Norfolk Constabulary
      708 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aylsham
      B South and West Lynn
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      718
      708
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      757
      756
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.2%
      ↓6.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.5%
      32.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aylsham
      B South and West Lynn
      Violent Crime
      338 ↓7%
      274 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      97 ↓12%
      87 ↑23%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓16%
      31 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑36%
      22 ↓12%
      Burglary
      22 ↑38%
      15 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      82 ↑15%
      53 ↓17%
      Drugs
      10 ↓47%
      24 ↑14%
      Public Order
      49 ↓2%
      47 ↓22%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↓32%
      120 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      6 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      13 ↑44%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑27%
      10 ↓55%
      Overall Verdict
      B South and West Lynn is the safer choice — scoring 22/100 vs 14/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aylsham safer than South and West Lynn?

      Aylsham has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 718 crimes in the last 12 months. South and West Lynn has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 708 crimes. South and West Lynn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aylsham vs South and West Lynn?

      Aylsham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South and West Lynn shows -6.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aylsham and South and West Lynn?

      In Aylsham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (338 incidents). In South and West Lynn, it is Violent Crime (274 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aylsham and South and West Lynn?

      Aylsham recorded 97 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South and West Lynn recorded 87. 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 South and West Lynn?

      Violent crime in Aylsham totalled 338 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 274 in South and West Lynn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aylsham and South and West Lynn 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%). South and West Lynn recorded 756 crimes previously (now 708, -6.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aylsham and South and West Lynn?

      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 South and West Lynn has 32.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aylsham and South and West Lynn?

      Aylsham falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. South and West Lynn 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 South and West Lynn?

      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 South and West Lynn on a crime map?

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

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