Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR16 · Norfolk
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP24 · Norfolk
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Old Buckenham has less crime — 8 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).