Hessett vs Norwich — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hessett

IP30 · Suffolk

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Norwich

NR1 · Norfolk

726

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences231
  • Shoplifting137
  • Anti-social behaviour113

Hessett has less crime — 4 vs 726 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Hessett in April 2026 — 726 incidents compared to 4, a 181.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hessett sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Other theft (1), while Norwich has more Shoplifting (137) and Anti-social behaviour (113). Hessett is below the national average while Norwich is above, making Hessett the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hessett or Norwich safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hessett recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 4 vs 726 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Hessett is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hessett and Norwich?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hessett saw higher rates of Other crime and Other theft while Norwich had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hessett recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 726).

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