Fakenham vs Watlington
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Fakenham vs Watlington Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fakenham safer than Watlington?
Fakenham has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 856 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 Fakenham vs Watlington?
Fakenham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.7% — 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 Fakenham and Watlington?
In Fakenham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (402 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 Fakenham and Watlington?
Fakenham recorded 105 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 Fakenham vs Watlington?
Violent crime in Fakenham totalled 402 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 Fakenham and Watlington in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fakenham recorded 780 crimes (now 856, a change of +9.7%). Watlington recorded 619 crimes previously (now 606, -2.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fakenham 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. Fakenham has a resolution rate of 20.6% and Watlington has 24.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Fakenham and Watlington?
Fakenham 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 Fakenham 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 Fakenham or Watlington on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fakenham and Watlington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.