Norwich East vs Swaffham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Norwich East Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Swaffham Norfolk Constabulary

      Norwich East vs Swaffham Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Norwich East
      Norfolk Constabulary
      8,322 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      27.5% 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 Norwich East
      B Swaffham
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,322
      1,115
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,574
      1,050
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↑6.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      12.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norwich East
      B Swaffham
      Violent Crime
      2,644 ↑4%
      458 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,327 ↓18%
      186 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      441 ↑2%
      98 ↑34%
      Vehicle Crime
      126 ↓11%
      18 ↓53%
      Burglary
      181 ↓10%
      20 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      533 ↓4%
      103 ↑10%
      Drugs
      343 ↑13%
      13 ↓58%
      Public Order
      584 ↓2%
      85 ↑16%
      Robbery
      136 ↑18%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,477 ↓5%
      92 ↑31%
      Theft from Person
      121 ↑10%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      201 ↑7%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      115 ↑10%
      6 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      93 ↓24%
      35 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Norwich East 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 Norwich East safer than Swaffham?

      Norwich East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,322 crimes in the last 12 months. Swaffham has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,115 crimes. Norwich East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Norwich East vs Swaffham?

      Norwich East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.9% — 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 Norwich East and Swaffham?

      In Norwich East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,644 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 Norwich East and Swaffham?

      Norwich East recorded 1,327 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 Norwich East vs Swaffham?

      Violent crime in Norwich East totalled 2,644 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 Norwich East and Swaffham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norwich East recorded 8,574 crimes (now 8,322, a change of -2.9%). Swaffham recorded 1,050 crimes previously (now 1,115, +6.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norwich East 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. Norwich East has a resolution rate of 27.5% and Swaffham has 12.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norwich East and Swaffham?

      Norwich East 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 Norwich East 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 Norwich East or Swaffham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Norwich East and Swaffham. 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.