Norwich vs Oulton Broad — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Norwich

NR7 · Norfolk

135

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Shoplifting26
  • Anti-social behaviour19

Oulton Broad

NR32 · Suffolk

174

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences65
  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Norwich has less crime — 135 vs 174 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Oulton Broad saw somewhat more crime than Norwich in March 2026 (174 vs 135 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while Oulton Broad has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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 Oulton Broad safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Norwich recorded fewer crimes than Oulton Broad — 135 vs 174 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Norwich and Oulton Broad?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Oulton Broad had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Norwich recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 174).

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