South and West Lynn vs Sprowston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    22/100
    South and West Lynn Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Sprowston Norfolk Constabulary

      South and West Lynn vs Sprowston Results

      A
      22/100
      High Crime
      South and West Lynn
      Norfolk Constabulary
      708 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      32.6% 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 South and West Lynn
      B Sprowston
      Safety Score
      22/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      708
      1,014
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      756
      956
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.4%
      ↑6.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.6%
      13%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South and West Lynn
      B Sprowston
      Violent Crime
      274 ↑9%
      455 ↑21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      87 ↑23%
      129 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      31 ↓21%
      54 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓12%
      13 ↓7%
      Burglary
      15 ↓12%
      36 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↓17%
      89 ↑7%
      Drugs
      24 ↑14%
      21 ↓22%
      Public Order
      47 ↓22%
      75 ↑17%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      5 ↓38%
      Shoplifting
      120 ↓25%
      84 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓60%
      6 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑44%
      10 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓55%
      35 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      A South and West Lynn is the safer choice — scoring 22/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South and West Lynn safer than Sprowston?

      South and West Lynn has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) and recorded 708 crimes in the last 12 months. Sprowston has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,014 crimes. South and West Lynn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South and West Lynn vs Sprowston?

      South and West Lynn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.4% — 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 South and West Lynn and Sprowston?

      In South and West Lynn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (274 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 South and West Lynn and Sprowston?

      South and West Lynn recorded 87 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 South and West Lynn vs Sprowston?

      Violent crime in South and West Lynn totalled 274 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 South and West Lynn and Sprowston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South and West Lynn recorded 756 crimes (now 708, a change of -6.4%). Sprowston recorded 956 crimes previously (now 1,014, +6.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South and West Lynn 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. South and West Lynn has a resolution rate of 32.6% and Sprowston has 13%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South and West Lynn and Sprowston?

      South and West Lynn 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 South and West Lynn 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 South and West Lynn or Sprowston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South and West Lynn and Sprowston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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