Fakenham vs Norwich — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Fakenham

NR21 · Norfolk

44

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Shoplifting9
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Norwich

NR7 · Norfolk

126

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Shoplifting20
  • Anti-social behaviour15

Fakenham has less crime — 44 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Fakenham in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 44, a 2.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Norwich records significantly more (57 vs 16 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fakenham or Norwich safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Fakenham recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 44 vs 126 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Fakenham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Fakenham and Norwich?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Fakenham recorded 16 incidents of this type vs 57 in Norwich. Overall, Fakenham had fewer total crimes (44 vs 126).

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