Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR5 · Norfolk
165
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
IP24 · Norfolk
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Thetford has less crime — 97 vs 165 incidents in February 2026.
Norwich recorded notably higher crime than Thetford in February 2026 — 165 vs 97 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), 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 February 2026 Police data, Thetford recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 97 vs 165 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Thetford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Thetford had more Public order. Overall, Thetford recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 165).