Norwich vs Scarning — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Norwich

NR1 · Norfolk

726

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences231
  • Shoplifting137
  • Anti-social behaviour113

Scarning

NR19 · Norfolk

144

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Shoplifting25
  • Anti-social behaviour25

Scarning has less crime — 144 vs 726 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Scarning in April 2026 — 726 incidents compared to 144, a 5.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Norwich records significantly more (231 vs 50 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Norwich or Scarning safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Scarning recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 144 vs 726 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Norwich is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Norwich and Scarning?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Norwich recorded 231 incidents of this type vs 50 in Scarning. Overall, Scarning had fewer total crimes (144 vs 726).

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