Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR7 · Norfolk
135
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
NR33 · Suffolk
88
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Oulton Broad has less crime — 88 vs 135 incidents in March 2026.
Norwich recorded notably higher crime than Oulton Broad in March 2026 — 135 vs 88 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26) and Anti-social behaviour (19), while Oulton Broad has more Criminal damage & arson (12) and Vehicle crime (10). 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, Oulton Broad recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 88 vs 135 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Oulton Broad is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Oulton Broad had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Oulton Broad recorded fewer total crimes (88 vs 135).