Rural Flegg Villages vs East Downs

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Rural Flegg Villages Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      East Downs Kent Police

      Rural Flegg Villages vs East Downs Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Rural Flegg Villages
      Norfolk Constabulary
      510 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      12% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      East Downs
      Kent Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.8% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rural Flegg Villages
      B East Downs
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      510
      94
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      513
      132
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.6%
      ↓28.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rural Flegg Villages
      B East Downs
      Violent Crime
      243 ↓5%
      39 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      72 ↑20%
      13 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑10%
      17 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      17 ↓15%
      6 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑2%
      6 ↓54%
      Drugs
      6 ↓45%
      0
      Public Order
      41 ↑21%
      2 ↓60%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓50%
      1 ↓80%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓40%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑5%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B East Downs is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 33/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rural Flegg Villages safer than East Downs?

      Rural Flegg Villages has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 510 crimes in the last 12 months. East Downs has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 94 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rural Flegg Villages vs East Downs?

      Rural Flegg Villages shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East Downs shows -28.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rural Flegg Villages and East Downs?

      In Rural Flegg Villages, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (243 incidents). In East Downs, it is Violent Crime (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rural Flegg Villages and East Downs?

      Rural Flegg Villages recorded 72 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Downs recorded 13. 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 Rural Flegg Villages vs East Downs?

      Violent crime in Rural Flegg Villages totalled 243 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 39 in East Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rural Flegg Villages and East Downs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rural Flegg Villages recorded 513 crimes (now 510, a change of -0.6%). East Downs recorded 132 crimes previously (now 94, -28.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rural Flegg Villages and East Downs?

      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. Rural Flegg Villages has a resolution rate of 12% and East Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rural Flegg Villages and East Downs?

      Rural Flegg Villages falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. East Downs is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Rural Flegg Villages and East Downs?

      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 Rural Flegg Villages or East Downs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rural Flegg Villages and East Downs. 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.