Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR29 · Norfolk
5
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR30 · Norfolk
312
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Great Yarmouth has less crime — 5 vs 312 incidents in March 2026.
Great Yarmouth recorded substantially more crime than Great Yarmouth in March 2026 — 312 incidents compared to 5, a 62.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Yarmouth sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Shoplifting (1), while Great Yarmouth has more Anti-social behaviour (60) and Criminal damage & arson (28). Great Yarmouth is below the national average while Great Yarmouth is above, making Great Yarmouth the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Great Yarmouth recorded fewer crimes than Great Yarmouth — 5 vs 312 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Great Yarmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Great Yarmouth saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Great Yarmouth had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Great Yarmouth recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 312).