Fakenham vs Scarning — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Fakenham

NR21 · Norfolk

61

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Criminal damage & arson7

Scarning

NR19 · Norfolk

119

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Shoplifting12

Fakenham has less crime — 61 vs 119 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Fakenham or Scarning safer?

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.

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

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).

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