Crime Rate in Erpingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Erpingham

The total recorded crimes in Erpingham, North Norfolk, UK in March 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Erpingham crime rate of 165.88 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 Erpingham, encompassing approximately 42 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Erpingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Road with total crimes: 2
  • Mill Road with total crimes: 1
  • Regent Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Erpingham?

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

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Erpingham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 67 crimes compared to 203.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Erpingham recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Erpingham had fewer crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 52 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Erpingham recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Erpingham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Erpingham has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 165.88 ranking 20th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Erpingham crimes were 67. The crime rate of Erpingham in 2024 was 1587.68 (year) or 132.31 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Erpingham were around 52 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1232.23 (year) or 102.69 (month) ranking 29 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
Coastal15 15130 20134 18
Wells with Holkham12 16160 16160 16
Suffield Park6 22152 18107 22
Sheringham North11 18149 19128 19
Briston5 23108 22119 20
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

Erpingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Bicycle theft (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 2 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
January 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Erpingham in March 2025

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

1. Bridge Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Regent Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Claypit Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Goose Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. John Franklin Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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