Great Yarmouth vs Syleham — 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

Syleham

IP21 · Suffolk

1

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Syleham has less crime — 1 vs 312 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Great Yarmouth recorded substantially more crime than Syleham in March 2026 — 312 incidents compared to 1, a 312.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Great Yarmouth records significantly more (129 vs 1 incidents). Great Yarmouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Syleham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Great Yarmouth or Syleham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Syleham recorded fewer crimes than Great Yarmouth — 1 vs 312 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Syleham is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Great Yarmouth recorded 129 incidents of this type vs 1 in Syleham. Overall, Syleham had fewer total crimes (1 vs 312).

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