Diss vs Thorpe St Andrew

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Diss Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Thorpe St Andrew Norfolk Constabulary

      Diss vs Thorpe St Andrew 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
      5/100
      High Crime
      Thorpe St Andrew
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,103 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.4% trend
      14% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Diss
      B Thorpe St Andrew
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,069
      1,103
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,047
      1,027
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.1%
      ↑7.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.3%
      14%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Diss
      B Thorpe St Andrew
      Violent Crime
      527 ↑29%
      496 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      80 ↓43%
      165 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      52 ↓54%
      60 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑40%
      11 ↓35%
      Burglary
      26 ↓4%
      31 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      109 ↑8%
      164 ↑44%
      Drugs
      11 ↓31%
      15 ↑25%
      Public Order
      74 ↑28%
      78 ↑34%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      85 ↓25%
      46 ↓10%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑500%
      5 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑133%
      3 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑0%
      8 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      37 ↑54%
      20 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Diss is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Diss safer than Thorpe St Andrew?

      Diss has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,069 crimes in the last 12 months. Thorpe St Andrew has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,103 crimes. Diss scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Diss vs Thorpe St Andrew?

      Diss shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Thorpe St Andrew shows +7.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Diss and Thorpe St Andrew?

      In Diss, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (527 incidents). In Thorpe St Andrew, it is Violent Crime (496 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Diss and Thorpe St Andrew?

      Diss recorded 80 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thorpe St Andrew recorded 165. 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 Thorpe St Andrew?

      Violent crime in Diss totalled 527 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 496 in Thorpe St Andrew. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Diss and Thorpe St Andrew 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%). Thorpe St Andrew recorded 1,027 crimes previously (now 1,103, +7.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Diss and Thorpe St Andrew?

      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 Thorpe St Andrew has 14%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Diss and Thorpe St Andrew?

      Diss falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Thorpe St Andrew 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 Thorpe St Andrew?

      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 Thorpe St Andrew on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Diss and Thorpe St Andrew. 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.