The Woottons vs Alford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    The Woottons Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Alford Lincolnshire Police

      The Woottons vs Alford Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      The Woottons
      Norfolk Constabulary
      106 crimes / 12m
      ↓49% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Alford
      Lincolnshire Police
      285 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A The Woottons
      B Alford
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      106
      285
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      208
      403
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓49%
      ↓29.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A The Woottons
      B Alford
      Violent Crime
      44 ↓48%
      104 ↓37%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      6 ↓71%
      90 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓62%
      15 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑50%
      6 ↓40%
      Burglary
      1 ↓67%
      6 ↓57%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑33%
      21 ↓52%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↑0%
      Public Order
      4 ↓60%
      15 ↓40%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      25 ↓53%
      5 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓67%
      13 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      A The Woottons is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 65/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is The Woottons safer than Alford?

      The Woottons has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 106 crimes in the last 12 months. Alford has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 285 crimes. The Woottons scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in The Woottons vs Alford?

      The Woottons shows a year-on-year crime trend of -49% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Alford shows -29.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in The Woottons and Alford?

      In The Woottons, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (44 incidents). In Alford, it is Violent Crime (104 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between The Woottons and Alford?

      The Woottons recorded 6 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Alford recorded 90. 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 The Woottons vs Alford?

      Violent crime in The Woottons totalled 44 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 104 in Alford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in The Woottons and Alford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, The Woottons recorded 208 crimes (now 106, a change of -49%). Alford recorded 403 crimes previously (now 285, -29.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in The Woottons and Alford?

      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. The Woottons has a resolution rate of 0% and Alford has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers The Woottons and Alford?

      The Woottons falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Alford is covered by Lincolnshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare The Woottons and Alford?

      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 The Woottons or Alford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both The Woottons and Alford. 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.