Dereham vs King's Lynn North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Dereham Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      King's Lynn North Norfolk Constabulary

      Dereham vs King's Lynn North Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dereham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      2,204 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      21% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      King's Lynn North
      Norfolk Constabulary
      2,663 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      33.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dereham
      B King's Lynn North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,204
      2,663
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,288
      2,783
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.7%
      ↓4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21%
      33.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dereham
      B King's Lynn North
      Violent Crime
      883 ↓9%
      1,055 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      248 ↓30%
      256 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      129 ↓4%
      143 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑6%
      39 ↓26%
      Burglary
      41 ↓15%
      45 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      228 ↑6%
      192 ↓17%
      Drugs
      69 ↑57%
      121 ↓37%
      Public Order
      145 ↑14%
      265 ↑14%
      Robbery
      9 ↓10%
      14 ↑180%
      Shoplifting
      298 ↑25%
      353 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓56%
      25 ↑47%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓50%
      55 ↑10%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑31%
      37 ↓10%
      Other Crime
      72 ↑20%
      63 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      B King's Lynn North is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dereham safer than King's Lynn North?

      Dereham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,204 crimes in the last 12 months. King's Lynn North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,663 crimes. King's Lynn North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dereham vs King's Lynn North?

      Dereham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. King's Lynn North shows -4.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dereham and King's Lynn North?

      In Dereham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (883 incidents). In King's Lynn North, it is Violent Crime (1,055 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dereham and King's Lynn North?

      Dereham recorded 248 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while King's Lynn North recorded 256. 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 Dereham vs King's Lynn North?

      Violent crime in Dereham totalled 883 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,055 in King's Lynn North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dereham and King's Lynn North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dereham recorded 2,288 crimes (now 2,204, a change of -3.7%). King's Lynn North recorded 2,783 crimes previously (now 2,663, -4.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dereham and King's Lynn North?

      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. Dereham has a resolution rate of 21% and King's Lynn North has 33.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dereham and King's Lynn North?

      Dereham falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. King's Lynn North 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 Dereham and King's Lynn North?

      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 Dereham or King's Lynn North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dereham and King's Lynn North. 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.