Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR4 · Norfolk
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NR16 · Norfolk
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Old Buckenham has less crime — 8 vs 62 incidents in February 2026.
Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Old Buckenham in February 2026 — 62 incidents compared to 8, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7) and Anti-social behaviour (7), while Old Buckenham has more Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Old Buckenham recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 8 vs 62 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Old Buckenham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Old Buckenham had more Burglary. Overall, Old Buckenham recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 62).