Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR1 · Norfolk
647
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NR12 · Norfolk
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Smallburgh has less crime — 3 vs 647 incidents in February 2026.
Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Smallburgh in February 2026 — 647 incidents compared to 3, a 215.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (117) and Anti-social behaviour (101), while Smallburgh has more Public order (1) and Weapons possession (1). Norwich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Smallburgh is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Smallburgh recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 3 vs 647 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Smallburgh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Smallburgh had more Public order and Weapons possession. Overall, Smallburgh recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 647).