Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR27 · Norfolk
33
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR34 · Suffolk
12
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Weston has less crime — 12 vs 33 incidents in March 2026.
Cromer recorded substantially more crime than Weston in March 2026 — 33 incidents compared to 12, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cromer sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8), while Weston has more Other theft (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, Weston recorded fewer crimes than Cromer — 12 vs 33 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Weston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Cromer saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Weston had more Other theft. Overall, Weston recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 33).