Methwold vs Scarning — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Methwold

IP26 · Norfolk

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary1

Scarning

NR19 · Norfolk

144

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Shoplifting25
  • Anti-social behaviour25

Methwold has less crime — 1 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Scarning recorded substantially more crime than Methwold in April 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 1, a 144.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Methwold sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Scarning has more Violence & sexual offences (50) and Shoplifting (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Methwold or Scarning safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Methwold recorded fewer crimes than Scarning — 1 vs 144 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Methwold is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Methwold and Scarning?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Methwold saw higher rates of Burglary while Scarning had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Methwold recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 144).

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