Dereham vs Norwich North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Dereham vs Norwich North Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dereham safer than Norwich North?
Dereham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,204 crimes in the last 12 months. Norwich North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,253 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Dereham vs Norwich North?
Dereham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Norwich North shows -6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Dereham and Norwich North?
In Dereham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (883 incidents). In Norwich North, it is Violent Crime (1,644 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dereham and Norwich North?
Dereham recorded 248 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Norwich North recorded 633. 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 Norwich North?
Violent crime in Dereham totalled 883 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,644 in Norwich North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Dereham and Norwich 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%). Norwich North recorded 4,523 crimes previously (now 4,253, -6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dereham and Norwich 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 Norwich North has 18%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Dereham and Norwich North?
Dereham falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Norwich 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 Norwich 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 Norwich North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dereham and Norwich North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.