Costessey vs Dersingham and Gayton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Costessey Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      45/100
      Dersingham and Gayton Norfolk Constabulary

      Costessey vs Dersingham and Gayton Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Costessey
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,174 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.4% trend
      12.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      45/100
      Average
      Dersingham and Gayton
      Norfolk Constabulary
      419 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      14.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Costessey
      B Dersingham and Gayton
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      45/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,174
      419
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,241
      417
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.4%
      ↑0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.9%
      14.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Costessey
      B Dersingham and Gayton
      Violent Crime
      427 ↓6%
      179 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      158 ↑9%
      65 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      81 ↑50%
      35 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓67%
      11 ↑22%
      Burglary
      17 ↓37%
      7 ↓70%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      109 ↓5%
      42 ↑2%
      Drugs
      17 ↓6%
      7 ↓42%
      Public Order
      59 ↓8%
      42 ↑91%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      215 ↓17%
      9 ↑80%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓56%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑275%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑122%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑17%
      19 ↑90%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dersingham and Gayton is the safer choice — scoring 45/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Costessey safer than Dersingham and Gayton?

      Costessey has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,174 crimes in the last 12 months. Dersingham and Gayton has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) with 419 crimes. Dersingham and Gayton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Costessey vs Dersingham and Gayton?

      Costessey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dersingham and Gayton shows +0.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Costessey and Dersingham and Gayton?

      In Costessey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (427 incidents). In Dersingham and Gayton, it is Violent Crime (179 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Costessey and Dersingham and Gayton?

      Costessey recorded 158 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dersingham and Gayton recorded 65. 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 Costessey vs Dersingham and Gayton?

      Violent crime in Costessey totalled 427 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 179 in Dersingham and Gayton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Costessey and Dersingham and Gayton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Costessey recorded 1,241 crimes (now 1,174, a change of -5.4%). Dersingham and Gayton recorded 417 crimes previously (now 419, +0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Costessey and Dersingham and Gayton?

      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. Costessey has a resolution rate of 12.9% and Dersingham and Gayton has 14.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Costessey and Dersingham and Gayton?

      Costessey falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Dersingham and Gayton 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 Costessey and Dersingham and Gayton?

      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 Costessey or Dersingham and Gayton on a crime map?

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

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