Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR3 · Norfolk
569
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR34 · Suffolk
12
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Weston has less crime — 12 vs 569 incidents in March 2026.
Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Weston in March 2026 — 569 incidents compared to 12, a 47.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (61), while Weston has more Other theft (1). Norwich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Weston is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Weston recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 12 vs 569 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Weston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Weston had more Other theft. Overall, Weston recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 569).