Old Buckenham vs Ovington — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Old Buckenham

NR16 · Norfolk

8

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary2
  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other crime1

Ovington

IP25 · Norfolk

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other theft1

Ovington has less crime — 3 vs 8 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Old Buckenham recorded substantially more crime than Ovington in April 2026 — 8 incidents compared to 3, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Old Buckenham sees higher rates of Burglary (2) and Other crime (1), while Ovington has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Old Buckenham or Ovington safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ovington recorded fewer crimes than Old Buckenham — 3 vs 8 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Ovington is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Old Buckenham saw higher rates of Burglary and Other crime while Ovington had more Other theft. Overall, Ovington recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 8).

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