Briston vs Oulton Broad — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Briston

NR24 · Norfolk

6

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Burglary1

Oulton Broad

NR32 · Suffolk

174

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences65
  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Briston has less crime — 6 vs 174 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Oulton Broad recorded substantially more crime than Briston in March 2026 — 174 incidents compared to 6, a 29.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Briston sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Oulton Broad has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Briston or Oulton Broad safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Briston recorded fewer crimes than Oulton Broad — 6 vs 174 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Briston is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Briston and Oulton Broad?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Briston saw higher rates of Burglary while Oulton Broad had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Briston recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 174).

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