North Walsham vs Reepham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    North Walsham Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Reepham Norfolk Constabulary

      North Walsham vs Reepham Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      North Walsham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,235 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      16.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Reepham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      185 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Walsham
      B Reepham
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,235
      185
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,285
      239
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↓22.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Walsham
      B Reepham
      Violent Crime
      636 ↑2%
      85 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      158 ↓14%
      30 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      66 ↑43%
      15 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑7%
      9 ↓65%
      Burglary
      27 ↑17%
      6 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      107 ↓21%
      20 ↓9%
      Drugs
      20 ↓9%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      86 ↓26%
      8 ↓38%
      Robbery
      7 ↓46%
      0
      Shoplifting
      58 ↑16%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑78%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      28 ↓26%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Reepham is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Walsham safer than Reepham?

      North Walsham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,235 crimes in the last 12 months. Reepham has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 185 crimes. Reepham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Walsham vs Reepham?

      North Walsham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Reepham shows -22.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Walsham and Reepham?

      In North Walsham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (636 incidents). In Reepham, it is Violent Crime (85 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Walsham and Reepham?

      North Walsham recorded 158 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Reepham recorded 30. 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 North Walsham vs Reepham?

      Violent crime in North Walsham totalled 636 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 85 in Reepham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Walsham and Reepham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Walsham recorded 1,285 crimes (now 1,235, a change of -3.9%). Reepham recorded 239 crimes previously (now 185, -22.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Walsham and Reepham?

      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. North Walsham has a resolution rate of 16.4% and Reepham has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Walsham and Reepham?

      North Walsham falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Reepham 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 North Walsham and Reepham?

      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 North Walsham or Reepham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Walsham and Reepham. 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.