Old Buckenham vs Scarning — 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

Scarning

NR19 · Norfolk

144

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Shoplifting25
  • Anti-social behaviour25

Old Buckenham has less crime — 8 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Scarning recorded substantially more crime than Old Buckenham in April 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 8, a 18.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Old Buckenham sees higher rates of Burglary (2) and Other crime (1), while Scarning has more Shoplifting (25) and Anti-social behaviour (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Old Buckenham or Scarning safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Old Buckenham recorded fewer crimes than Scarning — 8 vs 144 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Old Buckenham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Old Buckenham saw higher rates of Burglary and Other crime while Scarning had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Old Buckenham recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 144).

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