Bradwell vs Watlington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    56/100
    Bradwell Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      27/100
      Watlington Norfolk Constabulary

      Bradwell vs Watlington Results

      A
      56/100
      Average
      Bradwell
      Norfolk Constabulary
      282 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      27/100
      Below Average
      Watlington
      Norfolk Constabulary
      606 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      24.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bradwell
      B Watlington
      Safety Score
      56/100 Average
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      282
      606
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      264
      619
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.8%
      ↓2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      24.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bradwell
      B Watlington
      Violent Crime
      137 ↑78%
      271 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓35%
      80 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓43%
      60 ↑54%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑40%
      16 ↓41%
      Burglary
      16 ↑78%
      7 ↓81%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓30%
      60 ↑11%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      11 ↓35%
      Public Order
      5 ↓72%
      32 ↓14%
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑10%
      47 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      5 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      16 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bradwell safer than Watlington?

      Bradwell has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 282 crimes in the last 12 months. Watlington has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 606 crimes. Bradwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bradwell vs Watlington?

      Bradwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Watlington shows -2.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bradwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (137 incidents). In Watlington, it is Violent Crime (271 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bradwell recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watlington recorded 80. 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 Bradwell vs Watlington?

      Violent crime in Bradwell totalled 137 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 271 in Watlington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bradwell recorded 264 crimes (now 282, a change of +6.8%). Watlington recorded 619 crimes previously (now 606, -2.1%).

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

      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. Bradwell has a resolution rate of 20% and Watlington has 24.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bradwell and Watlington?

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

      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 Bradwell or Watlington on a crime map?

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