Dereham vs Reepham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Dereham Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Reepham Norfolk Constabulary

      Dereham vs Reepham Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Dereham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,479 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Reepham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      123 crimes / 12m
      ↓41.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dereham
      B Reepham
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,479
      123
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,271
      210
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓34.9%
      ↓41.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dereham
      B Reepham
      Violent Crime
      597 ↓36%
      50 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      153 ↓54%
      20 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      93 ↓18%
      14 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓24%
      4 ↓60%
      Burglary
      24 ↓53%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      151 ↓29%
      17 ↑21%
      Drugs
      50 ↑19%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      102 ↓24%
      4 ↓67%
      Robbery
      9 ↑29%
      0
      Shoplifting
      190 ↓36%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓43%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓58%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑16%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      46 ↓33%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Reepham is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dereham safer than Reepham?

      Dereham has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,479 crimes in the last 12 months. Reepham has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 123 crimes. Reepham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dereham vs Reepham?

      Dereham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -34.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Reepham shows -41.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dereham and Reepham?

      In Dereham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (597 incidents). In Reepham, it is Violent Crime (50 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dereham and Reepham?

      Dereham recorded 153 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Reepham recorded 20. 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 Reepham?

      Violent crime in Dereham totalled 597 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 50 in Reepham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dereham and Reepham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dereham recorded 2,271 crimes (now 1,479, a change of -34.9%). Reepham recorded 210 crimes previously (now 123, -41.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dereham and Reepham?

      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 0% and Reepham has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dereham and Reepham?

      Dereham falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Reepham 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 Reepham?

      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 Reepham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dereham and Reepham. 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.