Pakenham vs Thetford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Pakenham

IP31 · Suffolk

6

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Other theft1

Thetford

IP24 · Norfolk

135

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour34
  • Public order9

Pakenham has less crime — 6 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Thetford recorded substantially more crime than Pakenham in April 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 6, a 22.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pakenham sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Thetford has more Public order (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pakenham or Thetford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Pakenham recorded fewer crimes than Thetford — 6 vs 135 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Pakenham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Pakenham and Thetford?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Pakenham saw higher rates of Other theft while Thetford had more Public order. Overall, Pakenham recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 135).

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