North Walsham vs Norwich — Crime Comparison 2026

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

North Walsham

NR28 · Norfolk

77

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Public order8

Norwich

NR1 · Norfolk

743

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences250
  • Shoplifting112
  • Anti-social behaviour103

North Walsham has less crime — 77 vs 743 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than North Walsham in March 2026 — 743 incidents compared to 77, a 9.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Walsham sees higher rates of Public order (8), while Norwich has more Shoplifting (112). North Walsham is below the national average while Norwich is above, making North Walsham the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is North Walsham or Norwich safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, North Walsham recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 77 vs 743 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. North Walsham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between North Walsham and Norwich?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, North Walsham saw higher rates of Public order while Norwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Walsham recorded fewer total crimes (77 vs 743).

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