Norwich vs Scarning — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Norwich

NR1 · Norfolk

647

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences220
  • Shoplifting117
  • Anti-social behaviour101

Scarning

NR19 · Norfolk

93

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Shoplifting17
  • Anti-social behaviour15

Scarning has less crime — 93 vs 647 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Scarning in February 2026 — 647 incidents compared to 93, a 7.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Norwich records significantly more (220 vs 38 incidents). Norwich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Scarning is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Norwich or Scarning safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Scarning recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 93 vs 647 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Scarning is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Norwich recorded 220 incidents of this type vs 38 in Scarning. Overall, Scarning had fewer total crimes (93 vs 647).

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