Norwich vs Ovington — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Norwich

NR4 · Norfolk

89

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Shoplifting14
  • Anti-social behaviour13

Ovington

IP25 · Norfolk

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other theft1

Ovington has less crime — 3 vs 89 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Ovington in April 2026 — 89 incidents compared to 3, a 29.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14) and Anti-social behaviour (13), while Ovington has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Norwich or Ovington safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ovington recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 3 vs 89 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Ovington is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Norwich and Ovington?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Ovington had more Other theft. Overall, Ovington recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 89).

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