Norwich vs Scarning — 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

Scarning

NR19 · Norfolk

144

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Shoplifting25
  • Anti-social behaviour25

Norwich has less crime — 89 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Scarning recorded notably higher crime than Norwich in April 2026 — 144 vs 89 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Norwich or Scarning safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Norwich recorded fewer crimes than Scarning — 89 vs 144 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Norwich is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Norwich recorded 31 incidents of this type vs 50 in Scarning. Overall, Norwich had fewer total crimes (89 vs 144).

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