Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR3 · Norfolk
483
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NR12 · Norfolk
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Smallburgh has less crime — 3 vs 483 incidents in February 2026.
Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Smallburgh in February 2026 — 483 incidents compared to 3, a 161.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (79) and Shoplifting (63), while Smallburgh has more Public order (1) and Weapons possession (1). Norwich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Smallburgh is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Smallburgh recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 3 vs 483 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Smallburgh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Smallburgh had more Public order and Weapons possession. Overall, Smallburgh recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 483).