Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR21 · Norfolk
61
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR34 · Suffolk
12
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Weston has less crime — 12 vs 61 incidents in March 2026.
Fakenham recorded substantially more crime than Weston in March 2026 — 61 incidents compared to 12, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fakenham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while Weston has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Weston recorded fewer crimes than Fakenham — 12 vs 61 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Weston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Fakenham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Weston had more Other theft. Overall, Weston recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 61).