Norwich vs Scarning — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Norwich

NR5 · Norfolk

165

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences70
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Shoplifting17

Scarning

NR19 · Norfolk

93

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Shoplifting17
  • Anti-social behaviour15

Scarning has less crime — 93 vs 165 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded notably higher crime than Scarning in February 2026 — 165 vs 93 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Norwich records significantly more (70 vs 38 incidents). 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 February 2026 Police data, Scarning recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 93 vs 165 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Scarning 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 February 2026, Norwich recorded 70 incidents of this type vs 38 in Scarning. Overall, Scarning had fewer total crimes (93 vs 165).

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