Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR27 · Norfolk
33
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR16 · Norfolk
4
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Old Buckenham has less crime — 4 vs 33 incidents in March 2026.
Cromer recorded substantially more crime than Old Buckenham in March 2026 — 33 incidents compared to 4, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cromer sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Old Buckenham has more Other theft (1) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Old Buckenham recorded fewer crimes than Cromer — 4 vs 33 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Old Buckenham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Cromer saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Old Buckenham had more Other theft and Other crime. Overall, Old Buckenham recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 33).