Norwich vs Syleham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Norwich

NR1 · Norfolk

647

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences220
  • Shoplifting117
  • Anti-social behaviour101

Syleham

IP21 · Suffolk

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Syleham has less crime — 2 vs 647 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Syleham in February 2026 — 647 incidents compared to 2, a 323.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (117) and Anti-social behaviour (101), while Syleham has more Burglary (1). Norwich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Syleham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Norwich or Syleham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Syleham recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 2 vs 647 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Syleham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Norwich and Syleham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Syleham had more Burglary. Overall, Syleham recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 647).

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