Downham Market vs Watlington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Downham Market Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      27/100
      Watlington Norfolk Constabulary

      Downham Market vs Watlington 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
      27/100
      Below Average
      Watlington
      Norfolk Constabulary
      606 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      24.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Downham Market
      B Watlington
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,686
      606
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,796
      619
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.1%
      ↓2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.8%
      24.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Downham Market
      B Watlington
      Violent Crime
      681 ↓5%
      271 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      231 ↓19%
      80 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      142 ↑10%
      60 ↑54%
      Vehicle Crime
      57 ↓7%
      16 ↓41%
      Burglary
      63 ↓28%
      7 ↓81%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      164 ↓7%
      60 ↑11%
      Drugs
      47 ↑15%
      11 ↓35%
      Public Order
      112 ↓7%
      32 ↓14%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Shoplifting
      88 ↑13%
      47 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓13%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↓28%
      5 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      63 ↑5%
      16 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Watlington is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 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 Watlington?

      Downham Market has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,686 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 Downham Market vs Watlington?

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

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

      Downham Market recorded 231 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 Downham Market vs Watlington?

      Violent crime in Downham Market totalled 681 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 Downham Market and Watlington 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%). Watlington recorded 619 crimes previously (now 606, -2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Downham Market 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. Downham Market has a resolution rate of 21.8% and Watlington has 24.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Downham Market and Watlington?

      Downham Market 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 Downham Market 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 Downham Market or Watlington on a crime map?

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