Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR5 · Norfolk
203
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NR33 · Suffolk
88
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Oulton Broad has less crime — 88 vs 203 incidents in March 2026.
Norwich recorded notably higher crime than Oulton Broad in March 2026 — 203 vs 88 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (24), while Oulton Broad has more Vehicle crime (10). Norwich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Oulton Broad is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Oulton Broad recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 88 vs 203 incidents. That is 57% 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 while Oulton Broad had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Oulton Broad recorded fewer total crimes (88 vs 203).