Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR26 · Norfolk
35
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
IP24 · Norfolk
110
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Sheringham has less crime — 35 vs 110 incidents in March 2026.
Thetford recorded substantially more crime than Sheringham in March 2026 — 110 incidents compared to 35, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sheringham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Thetford has more Criminal damage & arson (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Sheringham recorded fewer crimes than Thetford — 35 vs 110 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Sheringham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Sheringham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Thetford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sheringham recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 110).