Oulton Broad vs Thetford — 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

Thetford

IP24 · Norfolk

110

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Anti-social behaviour20
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Thetford has less crime — 110 vs 174 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Oulton Broad recorded notably higher crime than Thetford in March 2026 — 174 vs 110 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Oulton Broad records significantly more (65 vs 42 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 Thetford safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Thetford recorded fewer crimes than Oulton Broad — 110 vs 174 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Oulton Broad recorded 65 incidents of this type vs 42 in Thetford. Overall, Thetford had fewer total crimes (110 vs 174).

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