Old Buckenham vs Smallburgh — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Old Buckenham

NR16 · Norfolk

8

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Burglary1

Smallburgh

NR12 · Norfolk

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Public order1
  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Weapons possession1

Smallburgh has less crime — 3 vs 8 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Old Buckenham recorded substantially more crime than Smallburgh in February 2026 — 8 incidents compared to 3, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Old Buckenham sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Smallburgh has more Public order (1) and Weapons possession (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 Smallburgh safer?

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

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Old Buckenham saw higher rates of Burglary while Smallburgh had more Public order and Weapons possession. Overall, Smallburgh recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 8).

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