Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR8 · Norfolk
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP24 · Norfolk
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Taverham has less crime — 23 vs 97 incidents in February 2026.
Thetford recorded substantially more crime than Taverham in February 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 23, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Taverham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Thetford has more Public order (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Taverham recorded fewer crimes than Thetford — 23 vs 97 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Taverham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Taverham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Thetford had more Public order. Overall, Taverham recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 97).