Stalham vs Swaffham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Stalham vs Swaffham Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stalham safer than Swaffham?
Stalham has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 707 crimes in the last 12 months. Swaffham has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,115 crimes. Stalham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Stalham vs Swaffham?
Stalham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.2% — 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 Stalham and Swaffham?
In Stalham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (331 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 Stalham and Swaffham?
Stalham recorded 94 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 Stalham vs Swaffham?
Violent crime in Stalham totalled 331 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 Stalham and Swaffham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stalham recorded 770 crimes (now 707, a change of -8.2%). Swaffham recorded 1,050 crimes previously (now 1,115, +6.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stalham 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. Stalham has a resolution rate of 15.1% and Swaffham has 12.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Stalham and Swaffham?
Stalham 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 Stalham 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 Stalham or Swaffham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Stalham and Swaffham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.