Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR2 · Norfolk
614
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NR18 · Norfolk
55
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wymondham has less crime — 55 vs 614 incidents in February 2026.
Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Wymondham in February 2026 — 614 incidents compared to 55, a 11.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (111), while Wymondham has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Norwich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wymondham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wymondham recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 55 vs 614 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Wymondham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wymondham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wymondham recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 614).