Old Buckenham vs Thetford — 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

Thetford

IP24 · Norfolk

135

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour34
  • Public order9

Old Buckenham has less crime — 8 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Thetford recorded substantially more crime than Old Buckenham in April 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 8, a 16.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Old Buckenham sees higher rates of Burglary (2) and Other crime (1), while Thetford has more Anti-social behaviour (34) and Public order (9). 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 Thetford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Old Buckenham recorded fewer crimes than Thetford — 8 vs 135 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 Thetford?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Old Buckenham saw higher rates of Burglary and Other crime while Thetford had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Old Buckenham recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 135).

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