Gorleston vs Norwich West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Gorleston Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Norwich West Norfolk Constabulary

      Gorleston vs Norwich West Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Gorleston
      Norfolk Constabulary
      885 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.9% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Norwich West
      Norfolk Constabulary
      3,009 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      20.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gorleston
      B Norwich West
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      885
      3,009
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      971
      3,093
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.9%
      ↓2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.7%
      20.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gorleston
      B Norwich West
      Violent Crime
      282 ↓11%
      1,339 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      147 ↑1%
      386 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      53 ↑26%
      143 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↑50%
      75 ↓46%
      Burglary
      40 ↑8%
      101 ↑23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      93 ↑1%
      294 ↓10%
      Drugs
      35 ↑46%
      57 ↑6%
      Public Order
      58 ↓23%
      190 ↓10%
      Robbery
      4 ↓33%
      21 ↑5%
      Shoplifting
      94 ↓38%
      217 ↑19%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓44%
      13 ↑18%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓27%
      78 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑17%
      36 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓48%
      59 ↓31%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gorleston is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gorleston safer than Norwich West?

      Gorleston has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 885 crimes in the last 12 months. Norwich West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,009 crimes. Gorleston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gorleston vs Norwich West?

      Gorleston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Norwich West shows -2.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gorleston and Norwich West?

      In Gorleston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (282 incidents). In Norwich West, it is Violent Crime (1,339 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gorleston and Norwich West?

      Gorleston recorded 147 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Norwich West recorded 386. 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 Gorleston vs Norwich West?

      Violent crime in Gorleston totalled 282 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,339 in Norwich West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gorleston and Norwich West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gorleston recorded 971 crimes (now 885, a change of -8.9%). Norwich West recorded 3,093 crimes previously (now 3,009, -2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gorleston and Norwich West?

      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. Gorleston has a resolution rate of 22.7% and Norwich West has 20.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gorleston and Norwich West?

      Gorleston falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Norwich West 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 Gorleston and Norwich West?

      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 Gorleston or Norwich West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gorleston and Norwich West. 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.