Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR6 · Norfolk
171
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
NR26 · Norfolk
35
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Sheringham has less crime — 35 vs 171 incidents in March 2026.
Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Sheringham in March 2026 — 171 incidents compared to 35, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Public order (18), while Sheringham has more Anti-social behaviour (5). 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, Sheringham recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 35 vs 171 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Sheringham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Public order while Sheringham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Sheringham recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 171).