Sheringham vs East Downs
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Sheringham vs East Downs 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 Sheringham safer than East Downs?
Sheringham has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 407 crimes in the last 12 months. East Downs has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 94 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Sheringham vs East Downs?
Sheringham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. East Downs shows -28.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Sheringham and East Downs?
In Sheringham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 incidents). In East Downs, it is Violent Crime (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sheringham and East Downs?
Sheringham recorded 53 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Downs recorded 13. 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 Sheringham vs East Downs?
Violent crime in Sheringham totalled 195 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 39 in East Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Sheringham and East Downs in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sheringham recorded 384 crimes (now 407, a change of +6%). East Downs recorded 132 crimes previously (now 94, -28.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sheringham and East Downs?
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. Sheringham has a resolution rate of 9.1% and East Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Sheringham and East Downs?
Sheringham falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. East Downs is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Sheringham and East Downs?
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 Sheringham or East Downs on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sheringham and East Downs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.