32 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in North Norfolk
Compare crime rates across all 32 wards in North Norfolk. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Walsham East | 77.9 | 48 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Sheringham North | 66.4 | 16 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Cromer Town | 61.6 | 27 | chevron_right |
| 4 | North Walsham West | 55.9 | 32 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Stalham | 55.3 | 44 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Lancaster South | 54.2 | 35 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Mundesley | 49.8 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Lancaster North | 49.7 | 29 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Wells with Holkham | 48.4 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Bacton | 39.5 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Holt | 38.1 | 40 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Walsingham | 37.7 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Stody | 37.6 | 9 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Beeston Regis & The Runtons | 35.0 | 10 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Poppyland | 30.9 | 5 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Sheringham South | 30.3 | 17 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Roughton | 29.6 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Coastal | 28.6 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Trunch | 28.2 | 4 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Suffield Park | 26.2 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Hoveton & Tunstead | 25.8 | 17 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Briston | 25.1 | 4 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Happisburgh | 24.2 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 24 | The Raynhams | 23.8 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 25 | Gresham | 22.1 | 11 | chevron_right |
| 26 | Stibbard | 21.9 | 2 | chevron_right |
| 27 | St Benet's | 19.6 | 3 | chevron_right |
| 28 | Hickling | 18.7 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 29 | Erpingham | 15.8 | 3 | chevron_right |
| 30 | Worstead | 12.8 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 31 | Priory | 10.6 | 3 | chevron_right |
| 32 | North Walsham Market Cross | 5.6 | 4 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of North Norfolk has the highest crime rate?
North Walsham East has the highest crime rate in North Norfolk, with 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in North Norfolk?
North Walsham Market Cross has the lowest crime rate among North Norfolk's wards, with 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does North Norfolk have?
North Norfolk has 32 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.