Old Buckenham vs Syleham — 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

Syleham

IP21 · Suffolk

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime1

Syleham has less crime — 1 vs 8 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Old Buckenham recorded substantially more crime than Syleham in April 2026 — 8 incidents compared to 1, a 8.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Old Buckenham sees higher rates of Burglary (2) and Violence & sexual offences (2), while Syleham has more Vehicle crime (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 Syleham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Syleham recorded fewer crimes than Old Buckenham — 1 vs 8 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Syleham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Old Buckenham saw higher rates of Burglary and Violence & sexual offences while Syleham had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Syleham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 8).

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