Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR3 · Norfolk
497
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
IP24 · Norfolk
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Thetford has less crime — 135 vs 497 incidents in April 2026.
Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Thetford in April 2026 — 497 incidents compared to 135, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (64), while Thetford has more Public order (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Thetford recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 135 vs 497 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Norwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Thetford had more Public order. Overall, Thetford recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 497).