Norwich North vs Sprowston

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

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

      Norwich North vs Sprowston Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Norwich North
      Norfolk Constabulary
      4,253 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      18% 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 Norwich North
      B Sprowston
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,253
      1,014
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,523
      956
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6%
      ↑6.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18%
      13%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norwich North
      B Sprowston
      Violent Crime
      1,644 ↓11%
      455 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      633 ↓3%
      129 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      216 ↓14%
      54 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      150 ↓7%
      13 ↓7%
      Burglary
      98 ↓17%
      36 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      376 ↓11%
      89 ↑7%
      Drugs
      99 ↑29%
      21 ↓22%
      Public Order
      308 ↓1%
      75 ↑17%
      Robbery
      35 ↓10%
      5 ↓38%
      Shoplifting
      420 ↑32%
      84 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      20 ↓23%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      54 ↑50%
      6 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      54 ↓11%
      10 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      146 ↓26%
      35 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Norwich North 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 North safer than Sprowston?

      Norwich North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,253 crimes in the last 12 months. Sprowston has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,014 crimes. Norwich North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Norwich North vs Sprowston?

      Norwich North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6% — 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 Norwich North and Sprowston?

      In Norwich North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,644 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 Norwich North and Sprowston?

      Norwich North recorded 633 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 Norwich North vs Sprowston?

      Violent crime in Norwich North totalled 1,644 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 Norwich North and Sprowston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norwich North recorded 4,523 crimes (now 4,253, a change of -6%). Sprowston recorded 956 crimes previously (now 1,014, +6.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norwich North 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. Norwich North has a resolution rate of 18% and Sprowston has 13%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norwich North and Sprowston?

      Norwich North 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 Norwich North 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 Norwich North or Sprowston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Norwich North and Sprowston. 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.