Fakenham vs Great Yarmouth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Fakenham

NR21 · Norfolk

61

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Criminal damage & arson7

Great Yarmouth

NR29 · Norfolk

5

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Other theft1
  • Shoplifting1

Great Yarmouth has less crime — 5 vs 61 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Fakenham recorded substantially more crime than Great Yarmouth in March 2026 — 61 incidents compared to 5, a 12.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fakenham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while Great Yarmouth has more Other theft (1) and Shoplifting (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fakenham or Great Yarmouth safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Great Yarmouth recorded fewer crimes than Fakenham — 5 vs 61 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Great Yarmouth is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Fakenham and Great Yarmouth?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Fakenham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Great Yarmouth had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Great Yarmouth recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 61).

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