Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR30 · Norfolk
312
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR28 · Norfolk
77
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
North Walsham has less crime — 77 vs 312 incidents in March 2026.
Great Yarmouth recorded substantially more crime than North Walsham in March 2026 — 312 incidents compared to 77, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Yarmouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while North Walsham has more Public order (8). Great Yarmouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Walsham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, North Walsham recorded fewer crimes than Great Yarmouth — 77 vs 312 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. North Walsham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Great Yarmouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while North Walsham had more Public order. Overall, North Walsham recorded fewer total crimes (77 vs 312).