Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR8 · Norfolk
21
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP24 · Norfolk
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Taverham has less crime — 21 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
Thetford recorded substantially more crime than Taverham in April 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 21, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Taverham sees higher rates of Other theft (3), 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, Taverham recorded fewer crimes than Thetford — 21 vs 135 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Taverham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Taverham saw higher rates of Other theft while Thetford had more Public order. Overall, Taverham recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 135).