Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR28 · Norfolk
77
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR5 · Norfolk
203
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
North Walsham has less crime — 77 vs 203 incidents in March 2026.
Norwich recorded substantially more crime than North Walsham in March 2026 — 203 incidents compared to 77, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Walsham sees higher rates of Public order (8), while Norwich has more Criminal damage & arson (19). North Walsham is below the national average while Norwich is above, making North Walsham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, North Walsham recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 77 vs 203 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. North Walsham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, North Walsham saw higher rates of Public order while Norwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, North Walsham recorded fewer total crimes (77 vs 203).