Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR24 · Norfolk
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NR2 · Norfolk
614
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Briston has less crime — 15 vs 614 incidents in February 2026.
Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Briston in February 2026 — 614 incidents compared to 15, a 40.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Briston sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Norwich has more Shoplifting (111). Briston is below the national average while Norwich is above, making Briston the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Briston recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 15 vs 614 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Briston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Briston saw higher rates of Public order while Norwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Briston recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 614).