Norwich vs Norwich — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Norwich

NR3 · Norfolk

497

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences202
  • Anti-social behaviour69
  • Shoplifting64

Norwich

NR6 · Norfolk

124

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Shoplifting13

Norwich has less crime — 124 vs 497 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Norwich in April 2026 — 497 incidents compared to 124, a 4.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Norwich records significantly more (202 vs 51 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 — 124 vs 497 incidents. That is 75% 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 51 in Norwich. Overall, Norwich had fewer total crimes (124 vs 497).

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