Fakenham vs Swanton Morley — 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

Swanton Morley

NR20 · Norfolk

9

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Other crime2

Swanton Morley has less crime — 9 vs 61 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Fakenham recorded substantially more crime than Swanton Morley in March 2026 — 61 incidents compared to 9, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fakenham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while Swanton Morley has more Other crime (2). 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 Swanton Morley safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Swanton Morley recorded fewer crimes than Fakenham — 9 vs 61 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Swanton Morley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Fakenham and Swanton Morley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Fakenham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Swanton Morley had more Other crime. Overall, Swanton Morley recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 61).

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