Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR4 · Norfolk
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP29 · Suffolk
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Whepstead has less crime — 2 vs 62 incidents in February 2026.
Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Whepstead in February 2026 — 62 incidents compared to 2, a 31.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7) and Anti-social behaviour (7), while Whepstead has more Criminal damage & arson (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, Whepstead recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 2 vs 62 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Whepstead 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 Whepstead had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Whepstead recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 62).