Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR4 · Norfolk
90
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR33 · Suffolk
88
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Oulton Broad has less crime — 88 vs 90 incidents in March 2026.
Norwich and Oulton Broad recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 90 and 88 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (13) and Shoplifting (11), while Oulton Broad has more Criminal damage & arson (12) and Vehicle crime (10). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Oulton Broad recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 88 vs 90 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Oulton Broad is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Oulton Broad had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Oulton Broad recorded fewer total crimes (88 vs 90).