Diss vs Magdalen

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Diss Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Magdalen Norfolk Constabulary

      Diss vs Magdalen Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Diss
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,069 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      18.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Magdalen
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,320 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      13.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Diss
      B Magdalen
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,069
      1,320
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,047
      1,322
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.1%
      ↓0.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.3%
      13.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Diss
      B Magdalen
      Violent Crime
      527 ↑29%
      602 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      80 ↓43%
      153 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      52 ↓54%
      71 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑40%
      56 ↑115%
      Burglary
      26 ↓4%
      44 ↑57%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      109 ↑8%
      144 ↑2%
      Drugs
      11 ↓31%
      44 ↑63%
      Public Order
      74 ↑28%
      94 ↑15%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      85 ↓25%
      52 ↓37%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑500%
      3 ↓63%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑133%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑0%
      18 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      37 ↑54%
      33 ↓8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Diss is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 6/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Diss safer than Magdalen?

      Diss has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,069 crimes in the last 12 months. Magdalen has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,320 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Diss vs Magdalen?

      Diss shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Magdalen shows -0.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Diss and Magdalen?

      In Diss, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (527 incidents). In Magdalen, it is Violent Crime (602 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Diss and Magdalen?

      Diss recorded 80 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Magdalen recorded 153. 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 Diss vs Magdalen?

      Violent crime in Diss totalled 527 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 602 in Magdalen. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Diss and Magdalen in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Diss recorded 1,047 crimes (now 1,069, a change of +2.1%). Magdalen recorded 1,322 crimes previously (now 1,320, -0.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Diss and Magdalen?

      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. Diss has a resolution rate of 18.3% and Magdalen has 13.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Diss and Magdalen?

      Diss falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Magdalen 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 Diss and Magdalen?

      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 Diss or Magdalen on a crime map?

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

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