Dereham vs Sheringham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Dereham Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Sheringham Norfolk Constabulary

      Dereham vs Sheringham Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dereham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      2,204 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      21% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Sheringham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      407 crimes / 12m
      ↑6% trend
      9.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dereham
      B Sheringham
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,204
      407
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,288
      384
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.7%
      ↑6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21%
      9.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dereham
      B Sheringham
      Violent Crime
      883 ↓9%
      195 ↑38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      248 ↓30%
      53 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      129 ↓4%
      25 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑6%
      6 ↑50%
      Burglary
      41 ↓15%
      15 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      228 ↑6%
      50 ↑32%
      Drugs
      69 ↑57%
      5 ↑25%
      Public Order
      145 ↑14%
      21 ↓42%
      Robbery
      9 ↓10%
      0
      Shoplifting
      298 ↑25%
      17 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓56%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓50%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑31%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      72 ↑20%
      12 ↑71%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dereham safer than Sheringham?

      Dereham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,204 crimes in the last 12 months. Sheringham has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 407 crimes. Sheringham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dereham vs Sheringham?

      Dereham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sheringham shows +6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Dereham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (883 incidents). In Sheringham, it is Violent Crime (195 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Dereham recorded 248 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sheringham recorded 53. 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 Sheringham?

      Violent crime in Dereham totalled 883 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 195 in Sheringham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dereham and Sheringham 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%). Sheringham recorded 384 crimes previously (now 407, +6%).

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

      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 Sheringham has 9.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dereham and Sheringham?

      Dereham falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Sheringham 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 Sheringham?

      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 Sheringham on a crime map?

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

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