Rural Flegg Villages vs Swaffham

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
      5/100
      Swaffham Norfolk Constabulary

      Rural Flegg Villages vs Swaffham 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
      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 Rural Flegg Villages
      B Swaffham
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      510
      1,115
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      513
      1,050
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.6%
      ↑6.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12%
      12.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rural Flegg Villages
      B Swaffham
      Violent Crime
      243 ↓5%
      458 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      72 ↑20%
      186 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑10%
      98 ↑34%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      18 ↓53%
      Burglary
      17 ↓15%
      20 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑2%
      103 ↑10%
      Drugs
      6 ↓45%
      13 ↓58%
      Public Order
      41 ↑21%
      85 ↑16%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓50%
      92 ↑31%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓40%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓50%
      6 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑5%
      35 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rural Flegg Villages is the safer choice — scoring 33/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rural Flegg Villages safer than Swaffham?

      Rural Flegg Villages has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 510 crimes in the last 12 months. Swaffham has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,115 crimes. Rural Flegg Villages scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rural Flegg Villages vs Swaffham?

      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. Swaffham shows +6.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Rural Flegg Villages, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (243 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 Rural Flegg Villages and Swaffham?

      Rural Flegg Villages recorded 72 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 Rural Flegg Villages vs Swaffham?

      Violent crime in Rural Flegg Villages totalled 243 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 Rural Flegg Villages and Swaffham 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%). Swaffham recorded 1,050 crimes previously (now 1,115, +6.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rural Flegg Villages 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. Rural Flegg Villages has a resolution rate of 12% and Swaffham has 12.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rural Flegg Villages and Swaffham?

      Rural Flegg Villages 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 Rural Flegg Villages 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 Rural Flegg Villages or Swaffham on a crime map?

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