Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR33 · Suffolk
88
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR26 · Norfolk
35
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Sheringham has less crime — 35 vs 88 incidents in March 2026.
Oulton Broad recorded substantially more crime than Sheringham in March 2026 — 88 incidents compared to 35, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oulton Broad sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (12) and Vehicle crime (10), while Sheringham has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Shoplifting (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Sheringham recorded fewer crimes than Oulton Broad — 35 vs 88 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Sheringham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Oulton Broad saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Sheringham had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Sheringham recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 88).