Dersingham and Gayton vs Norwich North

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
      8/100
      Norwich North Norfolk Constabulary

      Dersingham and Gayton vs Norwich North 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Norwich North
      Norfolk Constabulary
      4,253 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      18% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dersingham and Gayton
      B Norwich North
      Safety Score
      45/100 Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      419
      4,253
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      417
      4,523
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.5%
      ↓6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.7%
      18%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dersingham and Gayton
      B Norwich North
      Violent Crime
      179 ↓10%
      1,644 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↑10%
      633 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑3%
      216 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      150 ↓7%
      Burglary
      7 ↓70%
      98 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↑2%
      376 ↓11%
      Drugs
      7 ↓42%
      99 ↑29%
      Public Order
      42 ↑91%
      308 ↓1%
      Robbery
      1
      35 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑80%
      420 ↑32%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      20 ↓23%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      54 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      54 ↓11%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑90%
      146 ↓26%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dersingham and Gayton safer than Norwich North?

      Dersingham and Gayton has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 419 crimes in the last 12 months. Norwich North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,253 crimes. Dersingham and Gayton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dersingham and Gayton vs Norwich North?

      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. Norwich North shows -6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dersingham and Gayton and Norwich North?

      In Dersingham and Gayton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (179 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 Dersingham and Gayton and Norwich North?

      Dersingham and Gayton recorded 65 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 Dersingham and Gayton vs Norwich North?

      Violent crime in Dersingham and Gayton totalled 179 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 Dersingham and Gayton and Norwich North 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%). Norwich North recorded 4,523 crimes previously (now 4,253, -6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dersingham and Gayton 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. Dersingham and Gayton has a resolution rate of 14.7% and Norwich North has 18%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dersingham and Gayton and Norwich North?

      Dersingham and Gayton 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 Dersingham and Gayton 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 Dersingham and Gayton or Norwich North on a crime map?

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

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