Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR31 · Norfolk
239
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR26 · Norfolk
35
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Sheringham has less crime — 35 vs 239 incidents in March 2026.
Great Yarmouth recorded substantially more crime than Sheringham in March 2026 — 239 incidents compared to 35, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Yarmouth sees higher rates of Public order (25), while Sheringham has more Shoplifting (4). Great Yarmouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sheringham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Sheringham recorded fewer crimes than Great Yarmouth — 35 vs 239 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Sheringham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Great Yarmouth saw higher rates of Public order while Sheringham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Sheringham recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 239).