Dersingham and Gayton vs Long Stratton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    45/100
    Dersingham and Gayton Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Long Stratton Norfolk Constabulary

      Dersingham and Gayton vs Long Stratton Results

      A
      45/100
      Average
      Dersingham and Gayton
      Norfolk Constabulary
      419 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      14.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Long Stratton
      Norfolk Constabulary
      363 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.1% trend
      17.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dersingham and Gayton
      B Long Stratton
      Safety Score
      45/100 Average
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      419
      363
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      417
      395
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.5%
      ↓8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.7%
      17.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dersingham and Gayton
      B Long Stratton
      Violent Crime
      179 ↓10%
      157 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↑10%
      47 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑3%
      30 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      11 ↑22%
      Burglary
      7 ↓70%
      22 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↑2%
      56 ↑93%
      Drugs
      7 ↓42%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      42 ↑91%
      22 ↓12%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑80%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑90%
      11 ↓62%
      Overall Verdict
      B Long Stratton is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 45/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dersingham and Gayton safer than Long Stratton?

      Dersingham and Gayton has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 419 crimes in the last 12 months. Long Stratton has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 363 crimes. Long Stratton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dersingham and Gayton vs Long Stratton?

      Dersingham and Gayton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Long Stratton shows -8.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dersingham and Gayton and Long Stratton?

      In Dersingham and Gayton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (179 incidents). In Long Stratton, it is Violent Crime (157 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dersingham and Gayton and Long Stratton?

      Dersingham and Gayton recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Long Stratton recorded 47. 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 Dersingham and Gayton vs Long Stratton?

      Violent crime in Dersingham and Gayton totalled 179 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 157 in Long Stratton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dersingham and Gayton and Long Stratton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dersingham and Gayton recorded 417 crimes (now 419, a change of +0.5%). Long Stratton recorded 395 crimes previously (now 363, -8.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dersingham and Gayton and Long Stratton?

      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. Dersingham and Gayton has a resolution rate of 14.7% and Long Stratton has 17.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dersingham and Gayton and Long Stratton?

      Dersingham and Gayton falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Long Stratton 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 Dersingham and Gayton and Long Stratton?

      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 Dersingham and Gayton or Long Stratton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dersingham and Gayton and Long Stratton. 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.