Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR28 · Norfolk
77
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
IP24 · Norfolk
110
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
North Walsham has less crime — 77 vs 110 incidents in March 2026.
Thetford saw somewhat more crime than North Walsham in March 2026 (110 vs 77 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Walsham sees higher rates of Public order (8), while Thetford has more Criminal damage & arson (10). 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 Thetford — 77 vs 110 incidents. That is 30% 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 Thetford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, North Walsham recorded fewer total crimes (77 vs 110).