Safest Areas in Norfolk 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Snettisham (PE31) recorded the lowest crime rate in Norfolk, with 0 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Norwich (NR1) recorded 726 crimes in the same period. The 41 postcode areas analysed in Norfolk span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
0
crimes
2
0
crimes
3
Anti-social behaviour
1
crimes
4
Burglary
1
crimes
5
Public order
1
crimes
6
Other theft
1
crimes
7
Vehicle crime
2
crimes
8
Violence & sexual offences
2
crimes
9
Violence & sexual offences
3
crimes
10
Emneth PE14
Vehicle crime
4
crimes
11
Violence & sexual offences
5
crimes
12
Violence & sexual offences
6
crimes
13
Briston NR24
Public order
7
crimes
14
Burglary
8
crimes
15
Violence & sexual offences
8
crimes
16
Violence & sexual offences
10
crimes
17
Anti-social behaviour
10
crimes
18
Violence & sexual offences
11
crimes
19
Holt NR25
Anti-social behaviour
18
crimes
20
Violence & sexual offences
18
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Violence & sexual offences
726
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
654
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
507
crimes
4
Violence & sexual offences
335
crimes
5
Violence & sexual offences
268
crimes
6
Violence & sexual offences
221
crimes
7
Violence & sexual offences
144
crimes
8
Violence & sexual offences
137
crimes
9
Violence & sexual offences
136
crimes
10
Violence & sexual offences
135
crimes
11
Violence & sexual offences
124
crimes
12
Violence & sexual offences
89
crimes
13
Violence & sexual offences
61
crimes
14
Violence & sexual offences
60
crimes
15
Violence & sexual offences
55
crimes
16
Cromer NR27
Violence & sexual offences
54
crimes
17
Violence & sexual offences
44
crimes
18
Violence & sexual offences
41
crimes
19
Violence & sexual offences
39
crimes
20
Denver PE38
Violence & sexual offences
27
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Norfolk?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Snettisham (PE31) is the safest area in Norfolk, recording 0 crimes — 100% fewer than the average across the 41 areas analysed. was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Norfolk?

Norwich (NR1) recorded the most crime in Norfolk in April 2026, with 726 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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