Downham Market vs The Woottons

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Downham Market Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      The Woottons Norfolk Constabulary

      Downham Market vs The Woottons Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Downham Market
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,102 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      The Woottons
      Norfolk Constabulary
      106 crimes / 12m
      ↓49% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downham Market
      B The Woottons
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,102
      106
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,796
      208
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38.6%
      ↓49%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downham Market
      B The Woottons
      Violent Crime
      457 ↓34%
      44 ↓48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      138 ↓54%
      6 ↓71%
      Other Theft
      94 ↓27%
      5 ↓62%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↓47%
      3 ↑50%
      Burglary
      50 ↓23%
      1 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      111 ↓34%
      12 ↑33%
      Drugs
      32 ↓37%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      68 ↓46%
      4 ↓60%
      Robbery
      4 ↑33%
      1
      Shoplifting
      55 ↓42%
      25 ↓53%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓60%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↓38%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓40%
      2 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B The Woottons is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Downham Market safer than The Woottons?

      Downham Market has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,102 crimes in the last 12 months. The Woottons has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 106 crimes. The Woottons scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Downham Market vs The Woottons?

      Downham Market shows a year-on-year crime trend of -38.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. The Woottons shows -49% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Downham Market and The Woottons?

      In Downham Market, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (457 incidents). In The Woottons, it is Violent Crime (44 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Downham Market and The Woottons?

      Downham Market recorded 138 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while The Woottons recorded 6. 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 The Woottons?

      Violent crime in Downham Market totalled 457 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 44 in The Woottons. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Downham Market and The Woottons in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Downham Market recorded 1,796 crimes (now 1,102, a change of -38.6%). The Woottons recorded 208 crimes previously (now 106, -49%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downham Market and The Woottons?

      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 0% and The Woottons has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downham Market and The Woottons?

      Downham Market falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. The Woottons 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 The Woottons?

      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 The Woottons on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Downham Market and The Woottons. 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.