Crime Rate in Coastal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coastal

The total recorded crimes in Coastal, North Norfolk, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Coastal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springfield Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Street with total crimes: 1
  • Park/Open Space 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 areas in the North Norfolk.

    • 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 areas in the North Norfolk.

  • 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 July 2025 the Coastal has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 36.99 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coastal)CrimesRank (Coastal)CrimesRank (Coastal)
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
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

Coastal 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 10 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 (4 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20259
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 202412
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20257
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20258
January 20252
October 20243

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 July 2025

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

1. Springfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. The Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Oddfellows Field (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Westgate Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bard Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Catriona Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kelling Heath Halt (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Beck Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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