Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR21 · Norfolk
61
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR26 · Norfolk
35
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Sheringham has less crime — 35 vs 61 incidents in March 2026.
Fakenham recorded notably higher crime than Sheringham in March 2026 — 61 vs 35 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fakenham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while Sheringham has more Shoplifting (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Sheringham recorded fewer crimes than Fakenham — 35 vs 61 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Sheringham 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 Sheringham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Sheringham recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 61).