Crime Rate in Cromer Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cromer Town

The total recorded crimes in Cromer Town, North Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cromer Town crime rate of 4.41 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 Cromer Town, encompassing approximately 9,972 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Cromer Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Central Road with total crimes: 4
  • Jetty Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cromer Town?

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

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Cromer Town reported a higher crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 537 crimes compared to 203. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cromer Town witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Cromer Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 534 crimes compared to 192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cromer Town witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Norfolk, Cromer Town has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Cromer Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cromer Town has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 4.41 ranking 3th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Cromer Town crimes were 537. The crime rate of Cromer Town in 2024 was 53.85 (year) or 4.49 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cromer Town were around 534 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.55 (year) or 4.46 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cromer Town)CrimesRank (Cromer Town)CrimesRank (Cromer Town)
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
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

Cromer Town 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 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 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 (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 202511
January 20257
December 202418
November 20248
October 202428
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202519
May 202518
April 202511
March 202510
February 202511
January 202511
December 20246
November 202412
October 20247
September 202415
August 202416

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20243
August 20242

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Cromer Town in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Central Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Jetty Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hans Place (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Garden Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Hamilton Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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