Poringland vs Southern Villages

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Poringland Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Southern Villages Norfolk Constabulary

      Poringland vs Southern Villages Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Poringland
      Norfolk Constabulary
      541 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.4% trend
      9.3% 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 Poringland
      B Southern Villages
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      541
      746
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      597
      719
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.4%
      ↑3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.3%
      10.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Poringland
      B Southern Villages
      Violent Crime
      230 ↑2%
      327 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↓12%
      112 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      36 ↓50%
      43 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑42%
      29 ↑12%
      Burglary
      43 ↑30%
      55 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↓30%
      63 ↓22%
      Drugs
      7 ↓42%
      15 ↑50%
      Public Order
      36 ↓8%
      42 ↓22%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓4%
      28 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓80%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓10%
      16 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Poringland is the safer choice — scoring 33/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Poringland safer than Southern Villages?

      Poringland has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 541 crimes in the last 12 months. Southern Villages has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 746 crimes. Poringland scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Poringland vs Southern Villages?

      Poringland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.4% — 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 Poringland and Southern Villages?

      In Poringland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (230 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 Poringland and Southern Villages?

      Poringland recorded 61 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 Poringland vs Southern Villages?

      Violent crime in Poringland totalled 230 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 Poringland and Southern Villages in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Poringland recorded 597 crimes (now 541, a change of -9.4%). Southern Villages recorded 719 crimes previously (now 746, +3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Poringland 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. Poringland has a resolution rate of 9.3% and Southern Villages has 10.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Poringland and Southern Villages?

      Poringland 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 Poringland 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 Poringland or Southern Villages on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Poringland and Southern Villages. 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.