Crime Rate in Holt: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holt

The total recorded crimes in Holt, North Norfolk, UK in March 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holt crime rate of 7.56 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 Holt, encompassing approximately 3,833 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Holt Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orby Close with total crimes: 4
  • King'S Road with total crimes: 3
  • Nixon Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Holt?

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

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Holt reported a higher crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 308 crimes compared to 203. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Holt witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Holt experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 269 crimes compared to 192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Holt witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Holt Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Holt has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 9.39 ranking 4th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Holt crimes were 308. The crime rate of Holt in 2024 was 91.55 (year) or 7.63 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holt were around 269 crimes with yearly crime rate of 70.17 (year) or 5.85 (month) ranking 9 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
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
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

Holt Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour 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 Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202513
January 20256
December 20245
November 202415
October 20248
September 202410
August 20249
July 20243
June 202416
May 20245
April 202412

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 202412
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Holt in March 2025

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

1. Orby Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. King'S Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Nixon Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Albert Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Thompson Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Elizabeth Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Coronation Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Woodrow Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Shirehall Plain (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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