Norwich vs Old Buckenham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Norwich

NR7 · Norfolk

126

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Shoplifting20
  • Anti-social behaviour15

Old Buckenham

NR16 · Norfolk

8

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Burglary1

Old Buckenham has less crime — 8 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Old Buckenham in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 8, a 15.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20) and Anti-social behaviour (15), while Old Buckenham has more Burglary (1). 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 Old Buckenham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Old Buckenham recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 8 vs 126 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Old Buckenham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Norwich and Old Buckenham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Old Buckenham had more Burglary. Overall, Old Buckenham recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 126).

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