Fakenham vs Walsingham — 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

Walsingham

NR22 · Norfolk

1

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Walsingham has less crime — 1 vs 61 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Fakenham recorded substantially more crime than Walsingham in March 2026 — 61 incidents compared to 1, a 61.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Fakenham records significantly more (22 vs 1 incidents). 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 Walsingham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Walsingham recorded fewer crimes than Fakenham — 1 vs 61 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Walsingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Fakenham recorded 22 incidents of this type vs 1 in Walsingham. Overall, Walsingham had fewer total crimes (1 vs 61).

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