King's Lynn North vs Swaffham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    King's Lynn North Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Swaffham Norfolk Constabulary

      King's Lynn North vs Swaffham Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      King's Lynn North
      Norfolk Constabulary
      2,663 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      33.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Swaffham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,115 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.2% trend
      12.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A King's Lynn North
      B Swaffham
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,663
      1,115
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,783
      1,050
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.3%
      ↑6.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.7%
      12.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A King's Lynn North
      B Swaffham
      Violent Crime
      1,055 ↓1%
      458 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      256 ↓14%
      186 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      143 ↑13%
      98 ↑34%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↓26%
      18 ↓53%
      Burglary
      45 ↑0%
      20 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      192 ↓17%
      103 ↑10%
      Drugs
      121 ↓37%
      13 ↓58%
      Public Order
      265 ↑14%
      85 ↑16%
      Robbery
      14 ↑180%
      0
      Shoplifting
      353 ↓3%
      92 ↑31%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↑47%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      55 ↑10%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      37 ↓10%
      6 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      63 ↓5%
      35 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A King's Lynn North is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is King's Lynn North safer than Swaffham?

      King's Lynn North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,663 crimes in the last 12 months. Swaffham has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,115 crimes. King's Lynn North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in King's Lynn North vs Swaffham?

      King's Lynn North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Swaffham shows +6.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in King's Lynn North and Swaffham?

      In King's Lynn North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,055 incidents). In Swaffham, it is Violent Crime (458 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between King's Lynn North and Swaffham?

      King's Lynn North recorded 256 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swaffham recorded 186. 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 King's Lynn North vs Swaffham?

      Violent crime in King's Lynn North totalled 1,055 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 458 in Swaffham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in King's Lynn North and Swaffham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, King's Lynn North recorded 2,783 crimes (now 2,663, a change of -4.3%). Swaffham recorded 1,050 crimes previously (now 1,115, +6.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in King's Lynn North and Swaffham?

      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. King's Lynn North has a resolution rate of 33.7% and Swaffham has 12.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers King's Lynn North and Swaffham?

      King's Lynn North falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Swaffham 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 King's Lynn North and Swaffham?

      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 King's Lynn North or Swaffham on a crime map?

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

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