Norwich vs Pakenham — 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

Pakenham

IP31 · Suffolk

6

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson3
  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other crime1

Pakenham has less crime — 6 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Pakenham in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 6, a 21.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20) and Anti-social behaviour (15), while Pakenham has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Other crime (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 Pakenham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Pakenham recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 6 vs 126 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Pakenham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Norwich and Pakenham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Pakenham had more Criminal damage & arson and Other crime. Overall, Pakenham recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 126).

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