Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR21 · Norfolk
60
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP25 · Norfolk
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ovington has less crime — 3 vs 60 incidents in April 2026.
Fakenham recorded substantially more crime than Ovington in April 2026 — 60 incidents compared to 3, a 20.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fakenham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10) and Anti-social behaviour (7), while Ovington has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ovington recorded fewer crimes than Fakenham — 3 vs 60 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Ovington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Fakenham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Ovington had more Other theft. Overall, Ovington recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 60).