Scarning vs Sheringham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Scarning

NR19 · Norfolk

119

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Shoplifting12

Sheringham

NR26 · Norfolk

35

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Shoplifting4

Sheringham has less crime — 35 vs 119 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Scarning recorded substantially more crime than Sheringham in March 2026 — 119 incidents compared to 35, a 3.4x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Scarning records significantly more (53 vs 13 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scarning or Sheringham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Sheringham recorded fewer crimes than Scarning — 35 vs 119 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Sheringham is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Scarning recorded 53 incidents of this type vs 13 in Sheringham. Overall, Sheringham had fewer total crimes (35 vs 119).

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