Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR29 · Norfolk
5
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
IP31 · Suffolk
9
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Great Yarmouth has less crime — 5 vs 9 incidents in March 2026.
Pakenham recorded notably higher crime than Great Yarmouth in March 2026 — 9 vs 5 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Yarmouth sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Shoplifting (1), while Pakenham has more Anti-social behaviour (1) and Criminal damage & arson (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, Great Yarmouth recorded fewer crimes than Pakenham — 5 vs 9 incidents. That is 44% 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 Pakenham had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Great Yarmouth recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 9).