North Yarmouth vs Sprowston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    North Yarmouth Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Sprowston Norfolk Constabulary

      North Yarmouth vs Sprowston Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      North Yarmouth
      Norfolk Constabulary
      2,835 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      23% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Sprowston
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,014 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.1% trend
      13% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Yarmouth
      B Sprowston
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,835
      1,014
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,950
      956
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↑6.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23%
      13%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Yarmouth
      B Sprowston
      Violent Crime
      1,111 ↓6%
      455 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      343 ↓15%
      129 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      198 ↑15%
      54 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      68 ↓17%
      13 ↓7%
      Burglary
      89 ↑11%
      36 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      258 ↓15%
      89 ↑7%
      Drugs
      105 ↑1%
      21 ↓22%
      Public Order
      207 ↓8%
      75 ↑17%
      Robbery
      30 ↑50%
      5 ↓38%
      Shoplifting
      254 ↑20%
      84 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      31 ↓3%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↓11%
      6 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      45 ↑10%
      10 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      72 ↓1%
      35 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      A North Yarmouth is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Yarmouth safer than Sprowston?

      North Yarmouth has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,835 crimes in the last 12 months. Sprowston has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,014 crimes. North Yarmouth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Yarmouth vs Sprowston?

      North Yarmouth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sprowston shows +6.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Yarmouth and Sprowston?

      In North Yarmouth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,111 incidents). In Sprowston, it is Violent Crime (455 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Yarmouth and Sprowston?

      North Yarmouth recorded 343 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sprowston recorded 129. 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 North Yarmouth vs Sprowston?

      Violent crime in North Yarmouth totalled 1,111 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 455 in Sprowston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Yarmouth and Sprowston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Yarmouth recorded 2,950 crimes (now 2,835, a change of -3.9%). Sprowston recorded 956 crimes previously (now 1,014, +6.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Yarmouth and Sprowston?

      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. North Yarmouth has a resolution rate of 23% and Sprowston has 13%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Yarmouth and Sprowston?

      North Yarmouth falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Sprowston 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 North Yarmouth and Sprowston?

      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 North Yarmouth or Sprowston on a crime map?

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

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