Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR21 · Norfolk
61
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR28 · Norfolk
77
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Fakenham has less crime — 61 vs 77 incidents in March 2026.
North Walsham saw somewhat more crime than Fakenham in March 2026 (77 vs 61 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fakenham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while North Walsham has more Public order (8). 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, Fakenham recorded fewer crimes than North Walsham — 61 vs 77 incidents. That is 21% 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 North Walsham had more Public order. Overall, Fakenham recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 77).