Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR28 · Norfolk
77
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
IP18 · Suffolk
20
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Southwold has less crime — 20 vs 77 incidents in March 2026.
North Walsham recorded substantially more crime than Southwold in March 2026 — 77 incidents compared to 20, a 3.9x difference. 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, Southwold recorded fewer crimes than North Walsham — 20 vs 77 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Southwold is also below the national average for crime.
In March 2026, North Walsham's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (36 incidents) while Southwold's was Public order (6 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.