Fakenham vs Reepham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Fakenham Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Reepham Norfolk Constabulary

      Fakenham vs Reepham Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Fakenham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      579 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Reepham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      123 crimes / 12m
      ↓41.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fakenham
      B Reepham
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      579
      123
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      798
      210
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.4%
      ↓41.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fakenham
      B Reepham
      Violent Crime
      293 ↓1%
      50 ↓55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↓50%
      20 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      36 ↓22%
      14 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓40%
      4 ↓60%
      Burglary
      17 ↓19%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↓16%
      17 ↑21%
      Drugs
      13 ↓24%
      2 ↑0%
      Public Order
      30 ↓55%
      4 ↓67%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      41 ↓68%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓17%
      5 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Reepham is the safer choice — scoring 78/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fakenham safer than Reepham?

      Fakenham has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 579 crimes in the last 12 months. Reepham has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 123 crimes. Reepham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fakenham vs Reepham?

      Fakenham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Reepham shows -41.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fakenham and Reepham?

      In Fakenham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (293 incidents). In Reepham, it is Violent Crime (50 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fakenham and Reepham?

      Fakenham recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Reepham recorded 20. 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 Fakenham vs Reepham?

      Violent crime in Fakenham totalled 293 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 50 in Reepham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fakenham and Reepham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fakenham recorded 798 crimes (now 579, a change of -27.4%). Reepham recorded 210 crimes previously (now 123, -41.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fakenham and Reepham?

      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. Fakenham has a resolution rate of 0% and Reepham has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fakenham and Reepham?

      Fakenham falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Reepham 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 Fakenham and Reepham?

      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 Fakenham or Reepham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fakenham and Reepham. 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.