Crime Rate in Bacton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bacton

The total recorded crimes in Bacton, North Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bacton crime rate of 86.23 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bacton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Gooch Close with total crimes: 6
  • The Walkway with total crimes: 5
  • Rectory Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bacton?

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 areas in the North Norfolk.

    • 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 areas in the North Norfolk.

  • 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.

Bacton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bacton has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 86.23 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bacton)CrimesRank (Bacton)CrimesRank (Bacton)
Cromer Town39 2537 1534 1
Beeston Regis & The Runtons78 1437 4417 4
North Walsham East29 7439 3470 2
North Walsham West28 9443 2421 3
Stody36 3279 10207 12
Walsingham33 4299 8287 7
Stalham32 5342 5406 5
Lancaster South21 11315 6323 6
Holt29 8308 7269 9
Hoveton & Tunstead11 19206 13227 10
Lancaster North24 10234 12172 14
Gresham15 17261 11213 11
Mundesley20 12187 15159 17
Sheringham South16 16200 14183 13
Coastal20 13130 20134 18
Trunch18 14153 17166 15
Wells with Holkham17 15160 16160 16
Suffield Park9 22152 18107 22
Roughton12 1887 2796 24
Sheringham North11 20149 19128 19
Briston2 30108 22119 20
The Raynhams9 25118 21111 21
St Benet's10 2148 3048 30
PrioryNA NA99 2496 23
Poppyland7 26100 2358 28
Happisburgh9 2398 2583 26
Stibbard9 2442 3143 31
Hickling5 2798 2692 25
Worstead5 2878 2864 27
Erpingham3 2967 2952 29
North Walsham Market Cross1 3127 3225 32

Bacton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 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 (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 20244
October 202410
September 20246
August 202430
July 202426
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20253
December 20244
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244
July 20246
May 20243

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Bacton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bacton postcode area is presented below.

1. Gooch Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. The Walkway (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Rectory Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Walcott Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Paston Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Coast Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Old Hall Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Cedars (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mill Common Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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