Norwich vs Swanton Morley — 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

Swanton Morley

NR20 · Norfolk

6

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6

Swanton Morley has less crime — 6 vs 726 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Swanton Morley in April 2026 — 726 incidents compared to 6, a 121.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Norwich records significantly more (231 vs 6 incidents). Norwich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Swanton Morley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Norwich or Swanton Morley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Swanton Morley recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 6 vs 726 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Swanton Morley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Norwich and Swanton Morley?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Norwich recorded 231 incidents of this type vs 6 in Swanton Morley. Overall, Swanton Morley had fewer total crimes (6 vs 726).

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