Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR21 · Norfolk
60
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NR5 · Norfolk
140
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Fakenham has less crime — 60 vs 140 incidents in April 2026.
Norwich recorded notably higher crime than Fakenham in April 2026 — 140 vs 60 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fakenham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Norwich has more Criminal damage & arson (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Fakenham recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 60 vs 140 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Fakenham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Fakenham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Norwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Fakenham recorded fewer total crimes (60 vs 140).