Cromer vs Fakenham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Cromer Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Fakenham Norfolk Constabulary

      Cromer vs Fakenham Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Cromer
      Norfolk Constabulary
      831 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.6% trend
      11.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Fakenham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      856 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.7% trend
      20.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cromer
      B Fakenham
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      831
      856
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      929
      780
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.6%
      ↑9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.4%
      20.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cromer
      B Fakenham
      Violent Crime
      363 ↓7%
      402 ↑35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      112 ↓3%
      105 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓51%
      56 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑0%
      15 ↑15%
      Burglary
      28 ↑100%
      25 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      82 ↑32%
      74 ↑4%
      Drugs
      25 ↑79%
      17 ↑13%
      Public Order
      59 ↓28%
      51 ↓25%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      2
      Shoplifting
      73 ↓34%
      72 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      4
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓22%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓30%
      29 ↑93%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cromer is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cromer safer than Fakenham?

      Cromer has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 831 crimes in the last 12 months. Fakenham has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 856 crimes. Cromer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cromer vs Fakenham?

      Cromer shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Fakenham shows +9.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cromer and Fakenham?

      In Cromer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (363 incidents). In Fakenham, it is Violent Crime (402 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cromer and Fakenham?

      Cromer recorded 112 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fakenham recorded 105. 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 Cromer vs Fakenham?

      Violent crime in Cromer totalled 363 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 402 in Fakenham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cromer and Fakenham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cromer recorded 929 crimes (now 831, a change of -10.6%). Fakenham recorded 780 crimes previously (now 856, +9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cromer and Fakenham?

      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. Cromer has a resolution rate of 11.4% and Fakenham has 20.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cromer and Fakenham?

      Cromer falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Fakenham 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 Cromer and Fakenham?

      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 Cromer or Fakenham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cromer and Fakenham. 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.