Crime Rate in Bacton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bacton

The total recorded crimes in Bacton, North Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bacton crime rate of 151.65 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (34.48% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Bacton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gooch Close with total crimes: 22
  • Walcott Road with total crimes: 8
  • Paston 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 July 2025 the Bacton has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 20.81 ranking 1th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bacton)CrimesRank (Bacton)CrimesRank (Bacton)
Cromer Town44 3537 1534 1
North Walsham East40 4439 3470 2
North Walsham West36 5443 2421 3
Beeston Regis & The Runtons46 2437 4417 4
Stalham33 7342 5406 5
Lancaster South34 6315 6323 6
Walsingham27 8299 8287 7
Holt16 14308 7269 9
Trunch24 9153 17166 15
Hoveton & Tunstead17 13206 13227 10
Stody6 25279 10207 12
Sheringham South22 10200 14183 13
Gresham12 18261 11213 11
Lancaster North20 11234 12172 14
Mundesley19 12187 15159 17
Coastal15 15130 20134 18
Wells with Holkham15 16160 16160 16
Sheringham North14 17149 19128 19
Suffield Park9 21152 18107 22
Priory12 1999 2496 23
Briston4 29108 22119 20
Poppyland10 20100 2358 28
The Raynhams6 24118 21111 21
Hickling9 2298 2692 25
Roughton8 2387 2796 24
Happisburgh5 2698 2583 26
Worstead4 2778 2864 27
St Benet's4 2848 3048 30
Erpingham3 3067 2952 29
Stibbard3 3142 3143 31
North Walsham Market Cross1 3227 3225 32

Bacton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202529
May 202523
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 20244
October 202410
September 20246
August 202430

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20257
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
May 20253
April 20253
February 20253
December 20244
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
May 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
September 20241

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.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Bacton in July 2025

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

1. Gooch Close (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
2. Walcott Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
3. Paston Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. The Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Rectory Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Beach Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Kimberley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bromholme Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Ridlington Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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