Great Yarmouth vs Scarning — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Great Yarmouth

NR30 · Norfolk

312

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences129
  • Anti-social behaviour60
  • Criminal damage & arson28

Scarning

NR19 · Norfolk

119

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Shoplifting12

Scarning has less crime — 119 vs 312 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Great Yarmouth recorded substantially more crime than Scarning in March 2026 — 312 incidents compared to 119, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Yarmouth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while Scarning has more Shoplifting (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Great Yarmouth or Scarning safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Scarning recorded fewer crimes than Great Yarmouth — 119 vs 312 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Great Yarmouth is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Great Yarmouth and Scarning?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Great Yarmouth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Scarning had more Shoplifting. Overall, Scarning recorded fewer total crimes (119 vs 312).

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