Oulton Broad vs Pakenham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Oulton Broad

NR32 · Suffolk

174

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences65
  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Pakenham

IP31 · Suffolk

9

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Pakenham has less crime — 9 vs 174 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Oulton Broad recorded substantially more crime than Pakenham in March 2026 — 174 incidents compared to 9, a 19.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Oulton Broad records significantly more (65 vs 7 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Oulton Broad or Pakenham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Pakenham recorded fewer crimes than Oulton Broad — 9 vs 174 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Pakenham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Oulton Broad and Pakenham?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Oulton Broad recorded 65 incidents of this type vs 7 in Pakenham. Overall, Pakenham had fewer total crimes (9 vs 174).

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