Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR28 · Norfolk
77
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR19 · Norfolk
119
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
North Walsham has less crime — 77 vs 119 incidents in March 2026.
Scarning recorded notably higher crime than North Walsham in March 2026 — 119 vs 77 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Walsham sees higher rates of Public order (8), while Scarning has more Shoplifting (12). 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 Scarning — 77 vs 119 incidents. That is 35% 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 Scarning had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Walsham recorded fewer total crimes (77 vs 119).