Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR30 · Norfolk
312
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR33 · Suffolk
88
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Oulton Broad has less crime — 88 vs 312 incidents in March 2026.
Great Yarmouth recorded substantially more crime than Oulton Broad in March 2026 — 312 incidents compared to 88, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Yarmouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (60), while Oulton Broad has more Vehicle crime (10). Great Yarmouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Oulton Broad is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Oulton Broad recorded fewer crimes than Great Yarmouth — 88 vs 312 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Oulton Broad is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Great Yarmouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Oulton Broad had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Oulton Broad recorded fewer total crimes (88 vs 312).