Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR24 · Norfolk
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NR2 · Norfolk
652
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Briston has less crime — 7 vs 652 incidents in April 2026.
Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Briston in April 2026 — 652 incidents compared to 7, a 93.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Briston sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Other crime (1), while Norwich has more Shoplifting (135) and Anti-social behaviour (116). Briston is below the national average while Norwich is above, making Briston the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Briston recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 7 vs 652 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Briston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Briston saw higher rates of Public order and Other crime while Norwich had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Briston recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 652).