Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR21 · Norfolk
61
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR31 · Norfolk
239
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Fakenham has less crime — 61 vs 239 incidents in March 2026.
Great Yarmouth recorded substantially more crime than Fakenham in March 2026 — 239 incidents compared to 61, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fakenham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while Great Yarmouth has more Public order (25). Fakenham is below the national average while Great Yarmouth is above, making Fakenham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Fakenham recorded fewer crimes than Great Yarmouth — 61 vs 239 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Fakenham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Fakenham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Great Yarmouth had more Public order. Overall, Fakenham recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 239).