Downham Market vs Norwich North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Downham Market Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Norwich North Norfolk Constabulary

      Downham Market vs Norwich North Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Downham Market
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,686 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.1% trend
      21.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Norwich North
      Norfolk Constabulary
      4,253 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      18% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downham Market
      B Norwich North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,686
      4,253
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,796
      4,523
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.1%
      ↓6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.8%
      18%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downham Market
      B Norwich North
      Violent Crime
      681 ↓5%
      1,644 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      231 ↓19%
      633 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      142 ↑10%
      216 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      57 ↓7%
      150 ↓7%
      Burglary
      63 ↓28%
      98 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      164 ↓7%
      376 ↓11%
      Drugs
      47 ↑15%
      99 ↑29%
      Public Order
      112 ↓7%
      308 ↓1%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      35 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      88 ↑13%
      420 ↑32%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓13%
      20 ↓23%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      54 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↓28%
      54 ↓11%
      Other Crime
      63 ↑5%
      146 ↓26%
      Overall Verdict
      A Downham Market is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downham Market safer than Norwich North?

      Downham Market has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,686 crimes in the last 12 months. Norwich North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,253 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downham Market vs Norwich North?

      Downham Market shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Downham Market and Norwich North?

      In Downham Market, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (681 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 Downham Market and Norwich North?

      Downham Market recorded 231 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 Downham Market vs Norwich North?

      Violent crime in Downham Market totalled 681 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 Downham Market and Norwich North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Downham Market recorded 1,796 crimes (now 1,686, a change of -6.1%). Norwich North recorded 4,523 crimes previously (now 4,253, -6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downham Market 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. Downham Market has a resolution rate of 21.8% and Norwich North has 18%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downham Market and Norwich North?

      Downham Market 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 Downham Market 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 Downham Market or Norwich North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downham Market and Norwich North. 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.