Norwich West vs Watton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Norwich West Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Watton Norfolk Constabulary

      Norwich West vs Watton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Norwich West
      Norfolk Constabulary
      3,009 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      20.6% 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 Norwich West
      B Watton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,009
      1,070
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,093
      1,152
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.7%
      ↓7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.6%
      23.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norwich West
      B Watton
      Violent Crime
      1,339 ↑5%
      518 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      386 ↓8%
      137 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      143 ↓19%
      67 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↓46%
      32 ↑100%
      Burglary
      101 ↑23%
      38 ↑46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      294 ↓10%
      113 ↓9%
      Drugs
      57 ↑6%
      21 ↓13%
      Public Order
      190 ↓10%
      72 ↓19%
      Robbery
      21 ↑5%
      1
      Shoplifting
      217 ↑19%
      21 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑18%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      78 ↑11%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      36 ↓8%
      17 ↑55%
      Other Crime
      59 ↓31%
      32 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      B Watton is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norwich West safer than Watton?

      Norwich West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,009 crimes in the last 12 months. Watton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,070 crimes. Watton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Norwich West vs Watton?

      Norwich West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — 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 Norwich West and Watton?

      In Norwich West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,339 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 Norwich West and Watton?

      Norwich West recorded 386 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 Norwich West vs Watton?

      Violent crime in Norwich West totalled 1,339 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 Norwich West and Watton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norwich West recorded 3,093 crimes (now 3,009, a change of -2.7%). Watton recorded 1,152 crimes previously (now 1,070, -7.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norwich West 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. Norwich West has a resolution rate of 20.6% and Watton has 23.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norwich West and Watton?

      Norwich West 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 Norwich West 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 Norwich West or Watton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Norwich West 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.