Long Stratton vs Thetford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Long Stratton Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Thetford Norfolk Constabulary

      Long Stratton vs Thetford Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Long Stratton
      Norfolk Constabulary
      363 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.1% trend
      17.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Thetford
      Norfolk Constabulary
      2,567 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.4% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Long Stratton
      B Thetford
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      363
      2,567
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      395
      2,930
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.1%
      ↓12.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.6%
      25.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Long Stratton
      B Thetford
      Violent Crime
      157 ↓19%
      1,018 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓11%
      406 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑30%
      127 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      90 ↑3%
      Burglary
      22 ↑0%
      64 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑93%
      254 ↓16%
      Drugs
      3 ↑200%
      96 ↓19%
      Public Order
      22 ↓12%
      185 ↓8%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      12 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      146 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      1
      7 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      35 ↓5%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      46 ↓15%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓62%
      81 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Long Stratton safer than Thetford?

      Long Stratton has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 363 crimes in the last 12 months. Thetford has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,567 crimes. Long Stratton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Long Stratton vs Thetford?

      Long Stratton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Thetford shows -12.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Long Stratton and Thetford?

      In Long Stratton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (157 incidents). In Thetford, it is Violent Crime (1,018 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Long Stratton and Thetford?

      Long Stratton recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thetford recorded 406. 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 Long Stratton vs Thetford?

      Violent crime in Long Stratton totalled 157 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,018 in Thetford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Long Stratton and Thetford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Long Stratton recorded 395 crimes (now 363, a change of -8.1%). Thetford recorded 2,930 crimes previously (now 2,567, -12.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Long Stratton and Thetford?

      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. Long Stratton has a resolution rate of 17.6% and Thetford has 25.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Long Stratton and Thetford?

      Long Stratton falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Thetford 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 Long Stratton and Thetford?

      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 Long Stratton or Thetford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Long Stratton and Thetford. 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.