Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP32 · Suffolk
149
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
NR28 · Norfolk
77
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
North Walsham has less crime — 77 vs 149 incidents in March 2026.
Bury St Edmunds recorded notably higher crime than North Walsham in March 2026 — 149 vs 77 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Criminal damage & arson (18), while North Walsham has more Anti-social behaviour (10) and Public order (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, North Walsham recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 77 vs 149 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. North Walsham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while North Walsham had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, North Walsham recorded fewer total crimes (77 vs 149).