Southern Villages vs Thetford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Southern Villages Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Thetford Norfolk Constabulary

      Southern Villages vs Thetford Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Southern Villages
      Norfolk Constabulary
      746 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.8% trend
      10.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Thetford
      Norfolk Constabulary
      2,567 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.4% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Southern Villages
      B Thetford
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      746
      2,567
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      719
      2,930
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.8%
      ↓12.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.2%
      25.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southern Villages
      B Thetford
      Violent Crime
      327 ↑4%
      1,018 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      112 ↓4%
      406 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      43 ↓7%
      127 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑12%
      90 ↑3%
      Burglary
      55 ↑120%
      64 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↓22%
      254 ↓16%
      Drugs
      15 ↑50%
      96 ↓19%
      Public Order
      42 ↓22%
      185 ↓8%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      12 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      28 ↑40%
      146 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      7 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      35 ↓5%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      46 ↓15%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑14%
      81 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Thetford is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Southern Villages safer than Thetford?

      Southern Villages has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 746 crimes in the last 12 months. Thetford has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,567 crimes. Thetford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Southern Villages vs Thetford?

      Southern Villages shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Thetford shows -12.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Southern Villages and Thetford?

      In Southern Villages, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (327 incidents). In Thetford, it is Violent Crime (1,018 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Southern Villages and Thetford?

      Southern Villages recorded 112 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thetford recorded 406. 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 Southern Villages vs Thetford?

      Violent crime in Southern Villages totalled 327 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,018 in Thetford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Southern Villages and Thetford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southern Villages recorded 719 crimes (now 746, a change of +3.8%). Thetford recorded 2,930 crimes previously (now 2,567, -12.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southern Villages and Thetford?

      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. Southern Villages has a resolution rate of 10.2% and Thetford has 25.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southern Villages and Thetford?

      Southern Villages falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Thetford 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 Southern Villages and Thetford?

      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 Southern Villages or Thetford on a crime map?

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