Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR29 · Norfolk
5
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR33 · Suffolk
88
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Great Yarmouth has less crime — 5 vs 88 incidents in March 2026.
Oulton Broad recorded substantially more crime than Great Yarmouth in March 2026 — 88 incidents compared to 5, a 17.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Yarmouth sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Shoplifting (1), while Oulton Broad has more Criminal damage & arson (12) and Vehicle crime (10). 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, Great Yarmouth recorded fewer crimes than Oulton Broad — 5 vs 88 incidents. That is 94% 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 Oulton Broad had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Great Yarmouth recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 88).