Long Stratton vs Watton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Long Stratton Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Watton Norfolk Constabulary

      Long Stratton vs Watton Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Long Stratton
      Norfolk Constabulary
      363 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.1% trend
      17.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Watton
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,070 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      23.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Long Stratton
      B Watton
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      363
      1,070
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      395
      1,152
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.1%
      ↓7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.6%
      23.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Long Stratton
      B Watton
      Violent Crime
      157 ↓19%
      518 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↓11%
      137 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑30%
      67 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      32 ↑100%
      Burglary
      22 ↑0%
      38 ↑46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑93%
      113 ↓9%
      Drugs
      3 ↑200%
      21 ↓13%
      Public Order
      22 ↓12%
      72 ↓19%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      21 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      17 ↑55%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓62%
      32 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A 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 Long Stratton safer than Watton?

      Long Stratton has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 363 crimes in the last 12 months. Watton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,070 crimes. Long Stratton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Long Stratton vs Watton?

      Long Stratton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Watton shows -7.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Long Stratton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (157 incidents). In Watton, it is Violent Crime (518 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Long Stratton recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watton recorded 137. 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 Watton?

      Violent crime in Long Stratton totalled 157 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 518 in Watton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Long Stratton and Watton 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%). Watton recorded 1,152 crimes previously (now 1,070, -7.1%).

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

      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 Watton has 23.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Long Stratton and Watton?

      Long Stratton falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Watton 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 Watton?

      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 Watton on a crime map?

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