Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR28 · Norfolk
77
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR16 · Norfolk
4
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Old Buckenham has less crime — 4 vs 77 incidents in March 2026.
North Walsham recorded substantially more crime than Old Buckenham in March 2026 — 77 incidents compared to 4, a 19.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Walsham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (10) and Public order (8), while Old Buckenham has more Other theft (1) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Old Buckenham recorded fewer crimes than North Walsham — 4 vs 77 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Old Buckenham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, North Walsham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Old Buckenham had more Other theft and Other crime. Overall, Old Buckenham recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 77).