Ovington vs Scarning — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ovington

IP25 · Norfolk

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other theft1

Scarning

NR19 · Norfolk

144

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Shoplifting25
  • Anti-social behaviour25

Ovington has less crime — 3 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Scarning recorded substantially more crime than Ovington in April 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 3, a 48.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ovington sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Scarning has more Shoplifting (25) and Anti-social behaviour (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ovington or Scarning safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ovington recorded fewer crimes than Scarning — 3 vs 144 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Ovington is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ovington and Scarning?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ovington saw higher rates of Other theft while Scarning had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ovington recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 144).

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