Cromer vs Poringland

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Cromer Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      33/100
      Poringland Norfolk Constabulary

      Cromer vs Poringland Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Cromer
      Norfolk Constabulary
      831 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.6% trend
      11.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      33/100
      Below Average
      Poringland
      Norfolk Constabulary
      541 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.4% trend
      9.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cromer
      B Poringland
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      831
      541
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      929
      597
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.6%
      ↓9.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.4%
      9.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cromer
      B Poringland
      Violent Crime
      363 ↓7%
      230 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      112 ↓3%
      61 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓51%
      36 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑0%
      17 ↑42%
      Burglary
      28 ↑100%
      43 ↑30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      82 ↑32%
      39 ↓30%
      Drugs
      25 ↑79%
      7 ↓42%
      Public Order
      59 ↓28%
      36 ↓8%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      73 ↓34%
      45 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      4
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓22%
      2 ↓80%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓30%
      18 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cromer safer than Poringland?

      Cromer has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 831 crimes in the last 12 months. Poringland has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 541 crimes. Poringland scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cromer vs Poringland?

      Cromer shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Poringland shows -9.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Cromer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (363 incidents). In Poringland, it is Violent Crime (230 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Cromer recorded 112 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poringland recorded 61. 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 Poringland?

      Violent crime in Cromer totalled 363 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 230 in Poringland. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cromer and Poringland 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%). Poringland recorded 597 crimes previously (now 541, -9.4%).

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

      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 Poringland has 9.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cromer and Poringland?

      Cromer falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Poringland 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 Poringland?

      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 Poringland on a crime map?

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

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