Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP31 · Suffolk
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP24 · Norfolk
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Pakenham has less crime — 6 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).