Hellesdon and Horsford vs South Yarmouth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Hellesdon and Horsford Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      South Yarmouth Norfolk Constabulary

      Hellesdon and Horsford vs South Yarmouth Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Hellesdon and Horsford
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,574 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.3% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      South Yarmouth
      Norfolk Constabulary
      2,795 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.9% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hellesdon and Horsford
      B South Yarmouth
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,574
      2,795
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,569
      2,940
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.3%
      ↓4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.5%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hellesdon and Horsford
      B South Yarmouth
      Violent Crime
      792 ↑7%
      1,343 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      176 ↓16%
      418 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      101 ↑6%
      183 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓58%
      59 ↑31%
      Burglary
      54 ↑54%
      54 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      137 ↓10%
      259 ↓10%
      Drugs
      17 ↑13%
      77 ↓13%
      Public Order
      93 ↓20%
      178 ↓12%
      Robbery
      7 ↑133%
      30 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      123 ↑27%
      50 ↑47%
      Theft from Person
      5
      24 ↓4%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓25%
      34 ↑21%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓45%
      33 ↓30%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓8%
      53 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Yarmouth is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hellesdon and Horsford safer than South Yarmouth?

      Hellesdon and Horsford has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,574 crimes in the last 12 months. South Yarmouth has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,795 crimes. South Yarmouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hellesdon and Horsford vs South Yarmouth?

      Hellesdon and Horsford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Yarmouth shows -4.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hellesdon and Horsford and South Yarmouth?

      In Hellesdon and Horsford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (792 incidents). In South Yarmouth, it is Violent Crime (1,343 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hellesdon and Horsford and South Yarmouth?

      Hellesdon and Horsford recorded 176 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Yarmouth recorded 418. 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 Hellesdon and Horsford vs South Yarmouth?

      Violent crime in Hellesdon and Horsford totalled 792 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,343 in South Yarmouth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hellesdon and Horsford and South Yarmouth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hellesdon and Horsford recorded 1,569 crimes (now 1,574, a change of +0.3%). South Yarmouth recorded 2,940 crimes previously (now 2,795, -4.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hellesdon and Horsford and South Yarmouth?

      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. Hellesdon and Horsford has a resolution rate of 12.5% and South Yarmouth has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hellesdon and Horsford and South Yarmouth?

      Hellesdon and Horsford falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. South Yarmouth 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 Hellesdon and Horsford and South Yarmouth?

      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 Hellesdon and Horsford or South Yarmouth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hellesdon and Horsford and South Yarmouth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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