Diss vs Watlington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Diss Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      27/100
      Watlington Norfolk Constabulary

      Diss vs Watlington 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
      27/100
      Below Average
      Watlington
      Norfolk Constabulary
      606 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      24.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Diss
      B Watlington
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,069
      606
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,047
      619
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.1%
      ↓2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.3%
      24.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Diss
      B Watlington
      Violent Crime
      527 ↑29%
      271 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      80 ↓43%
      80 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      52 ↓54%
      60 ↑54%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑40%
      16 ↓41%
      Burglary
      26 ↓4%
      7 ↓81%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      109 ↑8%
      60 ↑11%
      Drugs
      11 ↓31%
      11 ↓35%
      Public Order
      74 ↑28%
      32 ↓14%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      85 ↓25%
      47 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑500%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑133%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑0%
      5 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      37 ↑54%
      16 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Watlington is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Diss safer than Watlington?

      Diss has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,069 crimes in the last 12 months. Watlington has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 606 crimes. Watlington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Diss vs Watlington?

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

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

      In Diss, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (527 incidents). In Watlington, it is Violent Crime (271 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

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

      Violent crime in Diss totalled 527 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 271 in Watlington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Diss and Watlington 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%). Watlington recorded 619 crimes previously (now 606, -2.1%).

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

      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 Watlington has 24.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Diss and Watlington?

      Diss falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Watlington 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 Watlington?

      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 Watlington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Diss and Watlington. 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.