Old Buckenham vs Southwold — 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

Southwold

IP18 · Suffolk

17

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft5
  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Public order2

Old Buckenham has less crime — 8 vs 17 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Southwold recorded notably higher crime than Old Buckenham in April 2026 — 17 vs 8 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Old Buckenham sees higher rates of Burglary (2) and Other crime (1), while Southwold has more Other theft (5) and Public order (2). 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 Southwold safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Old Buckenham recorded fewer crimes than Southwold — 8 vs 17 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Old Buckenham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Old Buckenham saw higher rates of Burglary and Other crime while Southwold had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Old Buckenham recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 17).

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