Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR21 · Norfolk
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP24 · Norfolk
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Fakenham has less crime — 44 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Thetford recorded notably higher crime than Fakenham in February 2026 — 97 vs 44 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fakenham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Thetford has more Public order (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Fakenham recorded fewer crimes than Thetford — 44 vs 97 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Fakenham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Fakenham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Thetford had more Public order. Overall, Fakenham recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 97).