Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR16 · Norfolk
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NR18 · Norfolk
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Old Buckenham has less crime — 8 vs 39 incidents in April 2026.
Wymondham recorded substantially more crime than Old Buckenham in April 2026 — 39 incidents compared to 8, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Old Buckenham sees higher rates of Burglary (2) and Other crime (1), while Wymondham has more Shoplifting (5) and Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Old Buckenham recorded fewer crimes than Wymondham — 8 vs 39 incidents. That is 79% 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 Wymondham had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Old Buckenham recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 39).