Oulton Broad vs Scarning — 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

Scarning

NR19 · Norfolk

119

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Shoplifting12

Scarning has less crime — 119 vs 174 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Oulton Broad saw somewhat more crime than Scarning in March 2026 (174 vs 119 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oulton Broad sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Scarning has more Shoplifting (12). 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 Scarning safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Scarning recorded fewer crimes than Oulton Broad — 119 vs 174 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Oulton Broad saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Scarning had more Shoplifting. Overall, Scarning recorded fewer total crimes (119 vs 174).

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