Norwich vs Syleham — 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

Syleham

IP21 · Suffolk

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime1

Syleham has less crime — 1 vs 726 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Syleham in April 2026 — 726 incidents compared to 1, a 726.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (231) and Shoplifting (137), while Syleham has more Vehicle crime (1). Norwich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Syleham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Norwich or Syleham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Syleham recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 1 vs 726 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Syleham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Syleham had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Syleham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 726).

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