Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP30 · Suffolk
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NR5 · Norfolk
140
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hessett has less crime — 4 vs 140 incidents in April 2026.
Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Hessett in April 2026 — 140 incidents compared to 4, a 35.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hessett sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Other theft (1), while Norwich has more Anti-social behaviour (21) and Criminal damage & arson (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hessett recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 4 vs 140 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Hessett is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hessett saw higher rates of Other crime and Other theft while Norwich had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hessett recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 140).