Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR31 · Norfolk
239
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR32 · Suffolk
174
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Oulton Broad has less crime — 174 vs 239 incidents in March 2026.
Great Yarmouth saw somewhat more crime than Oulton Broad in March 2026 (239 vs 174 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Yarmouth sees higher rates of Public order (25), while Oulton Broad has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Oulton Broad recorded fewer crimes than Great Yarmouth — 174 vs 239 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Great Yarmouth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Great Yarmouth saw higher rates of Public order while Oulton Broad had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Oulton Broad recorded fewer total crimes (174 vs 239).