Swaffham vs Thorpe St Andrew
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Swaffham vs Thorpe St Andrew 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 Swaffham safer than Thorpe St Andrew?
Swaffham has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,115 crimes in the last 12 months. Thorpe St Andrew has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,103 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Swaffham vs Thorpe St Andrew?
Swaffham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Thorpe St Andrew shows +7.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Swaffham and Thorpe St Andrew?
In Swaffham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (458 incidents). In Thorpe St Andrew, it is Violent Crime (496 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Swaffham and Thorpe St Andrew?
Swaffham recorded 186 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thorpe St Andrew recorded 165. 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 Swaffham vs Thorpe St Andrew?
Violent crime in Swaffham totalled 458 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 496 in Thorpe St Andrew. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Swaffham and Thorpe St Andrew in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Swaffham recorded 1,050 crimes (now 1,115, a change of +6.2%). Thorpe St Andrew recorded 1,027 crimes previously (now 1,103, +7.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Swaffham and Thorpe St Andrew?
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. Swaffham has a resolution rate of 12.3% and Thorpe St Andrew has 14%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Swaffham and Thorpe St Andrew?
Swaffham falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Thorpe St Andrew 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 Swaffham and Thorpe St Andrew?
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 Swaffham or Thorpe St Andrew on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Swaffham and Thorpe St Andrew. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.