Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR30 · Norfolk
312
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR2 · Norfolk
740
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Great Yarmouth has less crime — 312 vs 740 incidents in March 2026.
Norwich recorded notably higher crime than Great Yarmouth in March 2026 — 740 vs 312 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Yarmouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while Norwich has more Shoplifting (113). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Great Yarmouth recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 312 vs 740 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Norwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Great Yarmouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Norwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Great Yarmouth recorded fewer total crimes (312 vs 740).