Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR21 · Norfolk
61
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR29 · Norfolk
5
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Great Yarmouth has less crime — 5 vs 61 incidents in March 2026.
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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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.
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).