Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley vs Long Stratton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Long Stratton Norfolk Constabulary

      Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley vs Long Stratton Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,804 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.1% trend
      24.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Long Stratton
      Norfolk Constabulary
      363 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.1% trend
      17.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley
      B Long Stratton
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,804
      363
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,922
      395
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.1%
      ↓8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.6%
      17.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley
      B Long Stratton
      Violent Crime
      872 ↑6%
      157 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      236 ↓14%
      47 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      93 ↓9%
      30 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↑14%
      11 ↑22%
      Burglary
      29 ↓19%
      22 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      159 ↓29%
      56 ↑93%
      Drugs
      41 ↓33%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      121 ↓4%
      22 ↓12%
      Robbery
      6 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      103 ↓2%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓31%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↑3%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓31%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      51 ↓11%
      11 ↓62%
      Overall Verdict
      B Long Stratton is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley safer than Long Stratton?

      Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,804 crimes in the last 12 months. Long Stratton has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 363 crimes. Long Stratton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley vs Long Stratton?

      Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Long Stratton shows -8.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley and Long Stratton?

      In Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (872 incidents). In Long Stratton, it is Violent Crime (157 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley and Long Stratton?

      Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley recorded 236 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Long Stratton recorded 47. 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 Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley vs Long Stratton?

      Violent crime in Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley totalled 872 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 157 in Long Stratton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley and Long Stratton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley recorded 1,922 crimes (now 1,804, a change of -6.1%). Long Stratton recorded 395 crimes previously (now 363, -8.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley and Long Stratton?

      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. Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley has a resolution rate of 24.6% and Long Stratton has 17.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley and Long Stratton?

      Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Long Stratton 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 Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley and Long Stratton?

      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 Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley or Long Stratton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gaywood, Fairstead & Reffley and Long Stratton. 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.