Norwich vs Norwich — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Norwich

NR2 · Norfolk

652

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences202
  • Shoplifting135
  • Anti-social behaviour116

Norwich

NR7 · Norfolk

137

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences69
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Shoplifting13

Norwich has less crime — 137 vs 652 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Norwich in April 2026 — 652 incidents compared to 137, a 4.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Norwich records significantly more (202 vs 69 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 Norwich safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Norwich recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 137 vs 652 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Norwich is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Norwich recorded 202 incidents of this type vs 69 in Norwich. Overall, Norwich had fewer total crimes (137 vs 652).

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