Norwich vs Walsingham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Norwich

NR2 · Norfolk

614

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences221
  • Shoplifting111
  • Anti-social behaviour87

Walsingham

NR22 · Norfolk

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Walsingham has less crime — 1 vs 614 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Walsingham in February 2026 — 614 incidents compared to 1, a 614.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Norwich records significantly more (221 vs 1 incidents). Norwich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Walsingham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Norwich or Walsingham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Walsingham recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 1 vs 614 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Walsingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Norwich recorded 221 incidents of this type vs 1 in Walsingham. Overall, Walsingham had fewer total crimes (1 vs 614).

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