Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR29 · Norfolk
5
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
IP18 · Suffolk
20
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Great Yarmouth has less crime — 5 vs 20 incidents in March 2026.
Southwold recorded substantially more crime than Great Yarmouth in March 2026 — 20 incidents compared to 5, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Yarmouth sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Shoplifting (1), while Southwold has more Public order (6) and Anti-social behaviour (4). 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 Southwold — 5 vs 20 incidents. That is 75% 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 Southwold had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Great Yarmouth recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 20).