Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR28 · Norfolk
77
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR32 · Suffolk
174
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
North Walsham has less crime — 77 vs 174 incidents in March 2026.
Oulton Broad recorded notably higher crime than North Walsham in March 2026 — 174 vs 77 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Walsham sees higher rates of Public order (8), while Oulton Broad has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, North Walsham recorded fewer crimes than Oulton Broad — 77 vs 174 incidents. That is 56% 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 Oulton Broad had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, North Walsham recorded fewer total crimes (77 vs 174).