Fakenham vs Sproughton — 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

Sproughton

IP8 · Suffolk

2

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2

Sproughton has less crime — 2 vs 61 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Fakenham recorded substantially more crime than Sproughton in March 2026 — 61 incidents compared to 2, a 30.5x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fakenham or Sproughton safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Sproughton recorded fewer crimes than Fakenham — 2 vs 61 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Sproughton is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Fakenham recorded 22 incidents of this type vs 2 in Sproughton. Overall, Sproughton had fewer total crimes (2 vs 61).

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