Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR6 · Norfolk
171
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
NR32 · Suffolk
174
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Norwich has less crime — 171 vs 174 incidents in March 2026.
Norwich and Oulton Broad recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 171 and 174 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26) and Public order (18), while Oulton Broad has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Norwich recorded fewer crimes than Oulton Broad — 171 vs 174 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Oulton Broad had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Norwich recorded fewer total crimes (171 vs 174).