Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR27 · Norfolk
33
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR33 · Suffolk
88
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Cromer has less crime — 33 vs 88 incidents in March 2026.
Oulton Broad recorded substantially more crime than Cromer in March 2026 — 88 incidents compared to 33, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cromer sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Oulton Broad has more Criminal damage & arson (12) and Vehicle crime (10). 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, Cromer recorded fewer crimes than Oulton Broad — 33 vs 88 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Cromer 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 Oulton Broad had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Cromer recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 88).