Cobholm and Southtown vs Sheringham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Cobholm and Southtown Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Sheringham Norfolk Constabulary

      Cobholm and Southtown vs Sheringham Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Cobholm and Southtown
      Norfolk Constabulary
      862 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.3% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Sheringham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      407 crimes / 12m
      ↑6% trend
      9.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cobholm and Southtown
      B Sheringham
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      862
      407
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      972
      384
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.3%
      ↑6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      9.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cobholm and Southtown
      B Sheringham
      Violent Crime
      306 ↓13%
      195 ↑38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      96 ↓9%
      53 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      81 ↓14%
      25 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↑78%
      6 ↑50%
      Burglary
      19 ↑6%
      15 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↓5%
      50 ↑32%
      Drugs
      26 ↓21%
      5 ↑25%
      Public Order
      51 ↓15%
      21 ↓42%
      Robbery
      6 ↓25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      119 ↓18%
      17 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓50%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓33%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑25%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑0%
      12 ↑71%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cobholm and Southtown safer than Sheringham?

      Cobholm and Southtown has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 862 crimes in the last 12 months. Sheringham has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 407 crimes. Sheringham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Cobholm and Southtown shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sheringham shows +6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Cobholm and Southtown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (306 incidents). In Sheringham, it is Violent Crime (195 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Cobholm and Southtown recorded 96 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sheringham recorded 53. 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 Cobholm and Southtown vs Sheringham?

      Violent crime in Cobholm and Southtown totalled 306 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 195 in Sheringham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cobholm and Southtown and Sheringham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cobholm and Southtown recorded 972 crimes (now 862, a change of -11.3%). Sheringham recorded 384 crimes previously (now 407, +6%).

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

      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. Cobholm and Southtown has a resolution rate of 25% and Sheringham has 9.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cobholm and Southtown and Sheringham?

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

      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 Cobholm and Southtown or Sheringham on a crime map?

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

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