Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR21 · Norfolk
61
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR19 · Norfolk
119
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Fakenham has less crime — 61 vs 119 incidents in March 2026.
Scarning recorded notably higher crime than Fakenham in March 2026 — 119 vs 61 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fakenham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while Scarning has more Shoplifting (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Fakenham recorded fewer crimes than Scarning — 61 vs 119 incidents. That is 49% 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 Scarning had more Shoplifting. Overall, Fakenham recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 119).