Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR24 · Norfolk
6
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR21 · Norfolk
61
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Briston has less crime — 6 vs 61 incidents in March 2026.
Fakenham recorded substantially more crime than Briston in March 2026 — 61 incidents compared to 6, a 10.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Briston sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Fakenham has more Criminal damage & arson (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Briston recorded fewer crimes than Fakenham — 6 vs 61 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Briston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Briston saw higher rates of Burglary while Fakenham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Briston recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 61).