Norwich vs Syleham — 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

Syleham

IP21 · Suffolk

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Syleham has less crime — 2 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Syleham in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 2, a 63.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20) and Anti-social behaviour (15), while Syleham 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 Syleham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Syleham recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 2 vs 126 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Syleham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Syleham had more Burglary. Overall, Syleham recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 126).

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