Stalham vs Watlington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Stalham Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      27/100
      Watlington Norfolk Constabulary

      Stalham vs Watlington Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Stalham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      707 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      15.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      27/100
      Below Average
      Watlington
      Norfolk Constabulary
      606 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      24.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Stalham
      B Watlington
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      707
      606
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      770
      619
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.2%
      ↓2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.1%
      24.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stalham
      B Watlington
      Violent Crime
      331 ↑9%
      271 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      94 ↓24%
      80 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      56 ↑6%
      60 ↑54%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑7%
      16 ↓41%
      Burglary
      21 ↓50%
      7 ↓81%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓46%
      60 ↑11%
      Drugs
      15 ↑7%
      11 ↓35%
      Public Order
      54 ↓16%
      32 ↓14%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      38 ↓19%
      47 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑150%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓33%
      5 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑47%
      16 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Watlington is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 vs 16/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Stalham safer than Watlington?

      Stalham has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 707 crimes in the last 12 months. Watlington has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 606 crimes. Watlington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Stalham vs Watlington?

      Stalham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Watlington shows -2.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Stalham and Watlington?

      In Stalham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (331 incidents). In Watlington, it is Violent Crime (271 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Stalham and Watlington?

      Stalham recorded 94 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watlington recorded 80. 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 Watlington?

      Violent crime in Stalham totalled 331 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 271 in Watlington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Stalham and Watlington 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%). Watlington recorded 619 crimes previously (now 606, -2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stalham and Watlington?

      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 Watlington has 24.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Stalham and Watlington?

      Stalham falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Watlington 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 Watlington?

      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 Watlington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Stalham and Watlington. 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.