Costessey vs Terrington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Costessey Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Terrington Norfolk Constabulary

      Costessey vs Terrington 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
      6/100
      High Crime
      Terrington
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,018 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Costessey
      B Terrington
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,174
      1,018
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,241
      972
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.4%
      ↑4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.9%
      18.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Costessey
      B Terrington
      Violent Crime
      427 ↓6%
      547 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      158 ↑9%
      85 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      81 ↑50%
      66 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓67%
      23 ↓15%
      Burglary
      17 ↓37%
      32 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      109 ↓5%
      106 ↓1%
      Drugs
      17 ↓6%
      37 ↑3%
      Public Order
      59 ↓8%
      68 ↑31%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      215 ↓17%
      9 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓56%
      5 ↑400%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑275%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑122%
      15 ↓12%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑17%
      24 ↓47%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Costessey safer than Terrington?

      Costessey has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,174 crimes in the last 12 months. Terrington has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,018 crimes. Costessey scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Costessey vs Terrington?

      Costessey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Terrington shows +4.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Costessey and Terrington?

      In Costessey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (427 incidents). In Terrington, it is Violent Crime (547 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Costessey and Terrington?

      Costessey recorded 158 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Terrington recorded 85. 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 Terrington?

      Violent crime in Costessey totalled 427 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 547 in Terrington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Costessey and Terrington 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%). Terrington recorded 972 crimes previously (now 1,018, +4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Costessey and Terrington?

      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 Terrington has 18.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Costessey and Terrington?

      Costessey falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Terrington 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 Terrington?

      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 Terrington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Costessey and Terrington. 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.