Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR5 · Norfolk
140
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
IP24 · Norfolk
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Thetford has less crime — 135 vs 140 incidents in April 2026.
Norwich and Thetford recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 140 and 135 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while Thetford has more Public order (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Thetford recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 135 vs 140 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Thetford had more Public order. Overall, Thetford recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 140).