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

NR30 · Norfolk

312

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences129
  • Anti-social behaviour60
  • Criminal damage & arson28

Fakenham has less crime — 61 vs 312 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Great Yarmouth recorded substantially more crime than Fakenham in March 2026 — 312 incidents compared to 61, a 5.1x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Great Yarmouth records significantly more (129 vs 22 incidents). Fakenham is below the national average while Great Yarmouth is above, making Fakenham the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fakenham or Great Yarmouth safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Fakenham recorded fewer crimes than Great Yarmouth — 61 vs 312 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Fakenham is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Fakenham recorded 22 incidents of this type vs 129 in Great Yarmouth. Overall, Fakenham had fewer total crimes (61 vs 312).

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