Oulton Broad vs Pakenham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Oulton Broad

NR33 · Suffolk

88

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Criminal damage & arson12
  • Vehicle crime10

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 88 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Oulton Broad recorded substantially more crime than Pakenham in March 2026 — 88 incidents compared to 9, a 9.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oulton Broad sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (10), while Pakenham has more Anti-social behaviour (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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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 88 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Pakenham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Oulton Broad saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Pakenham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Pakenham recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 88).

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