Scarning vs Whepstead — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Scarning

NR19 · Norfolk

93

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Shoplifting17
  • Anti-social behaviour15

Whepstead

IP29 · Suffolk

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Whepstead has less crime — 2 vs 93 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Scarning recorded substantially more crime than Whepstead in February 2026 — 93 incidents compared to 2, a 46.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Scarning sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17) and Anti-social behaviour (15), while Whepstead has more Criminal damage & arson (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scarning or Whepstead safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Whepstead recorded fewer crimes than Scarning — 2 vs 93 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Whepstead is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Scarning saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Whepstead had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Whepstead recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 93).

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