Briston vs Norwich — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Briston

NR24 · Norfolk

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Public order4
  • Other crime1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Norwich

NR4 · Norfolk

89

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Shoplifting14
  • Anti-social behaviour13

Briston has less crime — 7 vs 89 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Briston in April 2026 — 89 incidents compared to 7, a 12.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Briston sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Other crime (1), while Norwich has more Shoplifting (14) and Anti-social behaviour (13). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Briston or Norwich safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Briston recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 7 vs 89 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Briston is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Briston and Norwich?

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 89).

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