Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR16 · Norfolk
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NR19 · Norfolk
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Old Buckenham has less crime — 8 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).