Magdalen vs Southern Villages

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Magdalen Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Southern Villages Norfolk Constabulary

      Magdalen vs Southern Villages Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Magdalen
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,320 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      13.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Southern Villages
      Norfolk Constabulary
      746 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.8% trend
      10.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Magdalen
      B Southern Villages
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,320
      746
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,322
      719
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.2%
      ↑3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.1%
      10.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Magdalen
      B Southern Villages
      Violent Crime
      602 ↓4%
      327 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      153 ↓11%
      112 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      71 ↑0%
      43 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      56 ↑115%
      29 ↑12%
      Burglary
      44 ↑57%
      55 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      144 ↑2%
      63 ↓22%
      Drugs
      44 ↑63%
      15 ↑50%
      Public Order
      94 ↑15%
      42 ↓22%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↓37%
      28 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓63%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑20%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      33 ↓8%
      16 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Magdalen safer than Southern Villages?

      Magdalen has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,320 crimes in the last 12 months. Southern Villages has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 746 crimes. Southern Villages scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Magdalen vs Southern Villages?

      Magdalen shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southern Villages shows +3.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Magdalen and Southern Villages?

      In Magdalen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (602 incidents). In Southern Villages, it is Violent Crime (327 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Magdalen and Southern Villages?

      Magdalen recorded 153 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southern Villages recorded 112. 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 Magdalen vs Southern Villages?

      Violent crime in Magdalen totalled 602 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 327 in Southern Villages. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Magdalen and Southern Villages in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Magdalen recorded 1,322 crimes (now 1,320, a change of -0.2%). Southern Villages recorded 719 crimes previously (now 746, +3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Magdalen and Southern Villages?

      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. Magdalen has a resolution rate of 13.1% and Southern Villages has 10.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Magdalen and Southern Villages?

      Magdalen falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Southern Villages 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 Magdalen and Southern Villages?

      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 Magdalen or Southern Villages on a crime map?

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

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