The total recorded crimes in Bacton, North Norfolk, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bacton crime rate of 32.71 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 Bacton, encompassing approximately 336 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Bacton, we need to analyze Bacton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to North Norfolk:
In 2024, Bacton reported a higher crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 286 crimes compared to 203. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bacton witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 31 other cities.
In 2023, Bacton experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 283 crimes compared to 192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bacton witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 31 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in North Norfolk, Bacton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In March 2025 the Bacton has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 17.84 ranking 17th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK
In 2024, the total Bacton crimes were 286. The crime rate of Bacton in 2024 was 850.43 (year) or 70.87 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.
In 2023, the total crimes in Bacton were around 283 crimes with yearly crime rate of 841.51 (year) or 70.13 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.
| Area | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (North Norfolk) | Crimes | Rank (North Norfolk) | Crimes | Rank (North Norfolk) | |
| Cromer Town | 24 | 6 | 537 | 1 | 534 | 1 |
| Beeston Regis & The Runtons | 78 | 1 | 437 | 4 | 417 | 4 |
| North Walsham East | 24 | 7 | 439 | 3 | 470 | 2 |
| North Walsham West | 24 | 8 | 443 | 2 | 421 | 3 |
| Stalham | 43 | 2 | 342 | 5 | 406 | 5 |
| Lancaster South | 32 | 3 | 315 | 6 | 323 | 6 |
| Holt | 29 | 4 | 308 | 7 | 269 | 9 |
| Stody | 27 | 5 | 279 | 10 | 207 | 12 |
| Walsingham | 17 | 12 | 299 | 8 | 287 | 7 |
| Lancaster North | 22 | 9 | 234 | 12 | 172 | 14 |
| Hoveton & Tunstead | 15 | 14 | 206 | 13 | 227 | 10 |
| Mundesley | 20 | 10 | 187 | 15 | 159 | 17 |
| Gresham | 18 | 11 | 261 | 11 | 213 | 11 |
| Sheringham South | 16 | 13 | 200 | 14 | 183 | 13 |
| Trunch | 9 | 19 | 153 | 17 | 166 | 15 |
| Coastal | 15 | 15 | 130 | 20 | 134 | 18 |
| Wells with Holkham | 12 | 16 | 160 | 16 | 160 | 16 |
| Suffield Park | 6 | 22 | 152 | 18 | 107 | 22 |
| Sheringham North | 11 | 18 | 149 | 19 | 128 | 19 |
| Briston | 5 | 23 | 108 | 22 | 119 | 20 |
| Erpingham | 7 | 20 | 67 | 29 | 52 | 29 |
| The Raynhams | 6 | 21 | 118 | 21 | 111 | 21 |
| Priory | 3 | 29 | 99 | 24 | 96 | 23 |
| Poppyland | 5 | 24 | 100 | 23 | 58 | 28 |
| Roughton | 5 | 25 | 87 | 27 | 96 | 24 |
| Hickling | 3 | 28 | 98 | 26 | 92 | 25 |
| Happisburgh | 5 | 26 | 98 | 25 | 83 | 26 |
| Worstead | 1 | 32 | 78 | 28 | 64 | 27 |
| St Benet's | 4 | 27 | 48 | 30 | 48 | 30 |
| Stibbard | 2 | 30 | 42 | 31 | 43 | 31 |
| North Walsham Market Cross | 2 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 25 | 32 |
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 8 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
| January 2025 | 10 |
| December 2024 | 10 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 10 |
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 30 |
| July 2024 | 26 |
| June 2024 | 34 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bacton postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |