The total recorded crimes in North Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 569 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Norfolk crime rate of 5.53 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around North Norfolk, encompassing approximately 102,978 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of North Norfolk, we need to analyze North Norfolk crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to the UK:
North Norfolk has recorded 6,487 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 62.99 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 283 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.
Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 6,153 crimes with a crime rate of 59.75, ranking it 284 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.
Relative to Norfolk:
In 2024, North Norfolk demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Norfolk average, with 6487 crimes compared to 10835.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, North Norfolk witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.
In 2023, North Norfolk had fewer crimes than the Norfolk average, with 6,153 crimes compared to 9,864. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, North Norfolk witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Based on the available data, North Norfolk is considered safer compared to the national averages.
Compared to other cities in Norfolk, North Norfolk has a lower crime rate in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bacton (51 crimes), and the safest, North Walsham Market Cross (1 crimes), is 50 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across North Norfolk.
Similarly, the area of Mundesley, Trunch & Bacton (81 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Melton Constable, Briston & Little Snoring (13 crimes), with a difference of 68 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Norfolk.
| Bacton | 51 |
| Beeston Regis & The Runtons | 46 |
| Cromer Town | 44 |
| North Walsham East | 40 |
| North Walsham West | 36 |
| St Benet's | 4 |
| Briston | 4 |
| Erpingham | 3 |
| Stibbard | 3 |
| North Walsham Market Cross | 1 |
| Mundesley, Trunch & Bacton | 81 |
| Beeston Regis, Saxthorpe & Aldborough | 57 |
| Fakenham | 54 |
| Cromer | 53 |
| North Walsham East | 41 |
| Stalham & Sea Palling | 32 |
| Holt & Weybourne | 26 |
| Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons | 22 |
| Felmingham, Worstead & Happisburgh | 17 |
| Melton Constable, Briston & Little Snoring | 13 |
In July 2025 the North Norfolk has recorded 569 crimes with crime rate of 5.53 ranking 294th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Norfolk.
In 2024, the total North Norfolk crimes were 6,487. The crime rate of North Norfolk in 2024 was 62.99 (year) or 5.25 (month) ranking it 283 danzarous in the UK. North Norfolk ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Norfolk.
In 2023, the total crimes in North Norfolk were around 6,153 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.75 (year) or 4.98 (month) ranking 284 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Norfolk, North Norfolk ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of North Norfolk
| City | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Norfolk) | Crimes | Rank (Norfolk) | Crimes | Rank (Norfolk) | |
| Broadland | 528 | 7 | 6,094 | 7 | 5,733 | 7 |
| South Norfolk | 716 | 6 | 8,378 | 6 | 7,440 | 6 |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk | 899 | 4 | 11,415 | 3 | 10,195 | 4 |
| Breckland | 867 | 3 | 10,174 | 4 | 9,760 | 3 |
| Great Yarmouth | 1,058 | 2 | 12,298 | 2 | 11,277 | 2 |
| Norwich | 1,614 | 1 | 20,999 | 1 | 18,493 | 1 |
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 281 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 70 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (225 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (59 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (294 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (78 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (203 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (72 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (200 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (82 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 184 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (170 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (71 cases).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 14 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
A total of 337 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 48.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 58 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 51 |
| June 2025 | 56 |
| May 2025 | 55 |
| April 2025 | 47 |
| March 2025 | 58 |
| February 2025 | 32 |
| January 2025 | 38 |
A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 215 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 31 |
| June 2025 | 36 |
| May 2025 | 45 |
| April 2025 | 22 |
| March 2025 | 33 |
| February 2025 | 19 |
| January 2025 | 29 |
A total of 1557 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 222.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 294 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 281 |
| June 2025 | 225 |
| May 2025 | 294 |
| April 2025 | 203 |
| March 2025 | 200 |
| February 2025 | 184 |
| January 2025 | 170 |
A total of 479 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 68.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 70 |
| June 2025 | 59 |
| May 2025 | 78 |
| April 2025 | 72 |
| March 2025 | 82 |
| February 2025 | 47 |
| January 2025 | 71 |
A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 18 |
| June 2025 | 7 |
| May 2025 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 9 |
| March 2025 | 9 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 6 |
A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 6 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 14 |
| April 2025 | 9 |
| March 2025 | 15 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 117 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 9 |
| June 2025 | 18 |
| May 2025 | 14 |
| April 2025 | 13 |
| March 2025 | 16 |
| February 2025 | 22 |
| January 2025 | 25 |
A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 32 |
| June 2025 | 21 |
| May 2025 | 25 |
| April 2025 | 22 |
| March 2025 | 20 |
| February 2025 | 30 |
| January 2025 | 25 |
A total of 254 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 47 |
| June 2025 | 35 |
| May 2025 | 27 |
| April 2025 | 30 |
| March 2025 | 44 |
| February 2025 | 45 |
| January 2025 | 26 |
A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
A total of 111 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 37 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 15 |
| June 2025 | 37 |
| May 2025 | 18 |
| April 2025 | 12 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
| February 2025 | 8 |
| January 2025 | 13 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the North Norfolk postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 22 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 18 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other crime | 1 |