Crime Rate in Briston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Briston

The total recorded crimes in Briston, North Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Briston crime rate of 23.08 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 Briston, encompassing approximately 173 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Briston Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Loke with total crimes: 2
  • Fakenham Road with total crimes: 1
  • Bellview Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Briston?

To understand the safety of Briston, we need to analyze Briston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Briston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 108 crimes compared to 203.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Briston recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Briston had fewer crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 119 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Briston recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Norfolk, Briston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Briston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Briston has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 23.08 ranking 29th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Briston crimes were 108. The crime rate of Briston in 2024 was 623.20 (year) or 51.93 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Briston were around 119 crimes with yearly crime rate of 686.67 (year) or 57.22 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Briston)CrimesRank (Briston)CrimesRank (Briston)
Cromer Town44 3537 1534 1
Bacton51 1286 9283 8
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
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

Briston 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 2 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 202510
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

High Crime Locations Briston in July 2025

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

1. The Loke (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Fakenham Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
3. Bellview Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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