Fakenham vs Syleham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Fakenham

NR21 · Norfolk

44

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Shoplifting9
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Syleham

IP21 · Suffolk

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Syleham has less crime — 2 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Fakenham recorded substantially more crime than Syleham in February 2026 — 44 incidents compared to 2, a 22.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fakenham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Syleham has more Burglary (1). 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 Syleham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Syleham recorded fewer crimes than Fakenham — 2 vs 44 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Syleham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Fakenham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Syleham had more Burglary. Overall, Syleham recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 44).

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