Crime Rate in Coastal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coastal

The total recorded crimes in Coastal, North Norfolk, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coastal crime rate of 42.69 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 Coastal, encompassing approximately 351 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Coastal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quay Lane with total crimes: 4
  • New Road with total crimes: 1
  • Holt Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Coastal?

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

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Coastal demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 130 crimes compared to 203.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Coastal recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Coastal had fewer crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 134 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Coastal recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Coastal Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Coastal has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 34.15 ranking 15th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Coastal crimes were 130. The crime rate of Coastal in 2024 was 554.92 (year) or 46.24 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coastal were around 134 crimes with yearly crime rate of 404.10 (year) or 33.67 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Norfolk)CrimesRank (North Norfolk)CrimesRank (North Norfolk)
Cromer Town24 6537 1534 1
Beeston Regis & The Runtons78 1437 4417 4
North Walsham East24 7439 3470 2
North Walsham West24 8443 2421 3
Stalham43 2342 5406 5
Lancaster South32 3315 6323 6
Holt29 4308 7269 9
Stody27 5279 10207 12
Walsingham17 12299 8287 7
Bacton11 17286 9283 8
Lancaster North22 9234 12172 14
Hoveton & Tunstead15 14206 13227 10
Mundesley20 10187 15159 17
Gresham18 11261 11213 11
Sheringham South16 13200 14183 13
Trunch9 19153 17166 15
Wells with Holkham12 16160 16160 16
Suffield Park6 22152 18107 22
Sheringham North11 18149 19128 19
Briston5 23108 22119 20
Erpingham7 2067 2952 29
The Raynhams6 21118 21111 21
Priory3 2999 2496 23
Poppyland5 24100 2358 28
Roughton5 2587 2796 24
Hickling3 2898 2692 25
Happisburgh5 2698 2583 26
Worstead1 3278 2864 27
St Benet's4 2748 3048 30
Stibbard2 3042 3143 31
North Walsham Market Cross2 3127 3225 32

Coastal Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 202412
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20252
October 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 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.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Coastal in March 2025

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

1. Quay Lane (Map)
Total4
Other theft4
2. New Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Holt Road (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Templewood Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Old Woman'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lime Kiln Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Beck Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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