Crime Rate in Hoveton & Tunstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hoveton & Tunstead

The total recorded crimes in Hoveton & Tunstead, North Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hoveton & Tunstead crime rate of 40.50 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 Hoveton & Tunstead, encompassing approximately 271 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hoveton & Tunstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 2
  • Market Close with total crimes: 1
  • Cockshoot Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hoveton & Tunstead?

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

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Hoveton & Tunstead reported a higher crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 206 crimes compared to 203. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hoveton & Tunstead witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Hoveton & Tunstead experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 227 crimes compared to 192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hoveton & Tunstead witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hoveton & Tunstead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hoveton & Tunstead has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 40.50 ranking 19th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Hoveton & Tunstead crimes were 206. The crime rate of Hoveton & Tunstead in 2024 was 758.47 (year) or 63.21 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hoveton & Tunstead were around 227 crimes with yearly crime rate of 835.79 (year) or 69.65 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hoveton & Tunstead)CrimesRank (Hoveton & Tunstead)CrimesRank (Hoveton & Tunstead)
Cromer Town39 2537 1534 1
Beeston Regis & The Runtons78 1437 4417 4
North Walsham East29 7439 3470 2
North Walsham West28 9443 2421 3
Stody36 3279 10207 12
Walsingham33 4299 8287 7
Stalham32 5342 5406 5
Lancaster South21 11315 6323 6
Bacton29 6286 9283 8
Holt29 8308 7269 9
Lancaster North24 10234 12172 14
Gresham15 17261 11213 11
Mundesley20 12187 15159 17
Sheringham South16 16200 14183 13
Coastal20 13130 20134 18
Trunch18 14153 17166 15
Wells with Holkham17 15160 16160 16
Suffield Park9 22152 18107 22
Roughton12 1887 2796 24
Sheringham North11 20149 19128 19
Briston2 30108 22119 20
The Raynhams9 25118 21111 21
St Benet's10 2148 3048 30
PrioryNA NA99 2496 23
Poppyland7 26100 2358 28
Happisburgh9 2398 2583 26
Stibbard9 2442 3143 31
Hickling5 2798 2692 25
Worstead5 2878 2864 27
Erpingham3 2967 2952 29
North Walsham Market Cross1 3127 3225 32

Hoveton & Tunstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 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 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 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 (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20254
February 20256
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 202416
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
August 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20246

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Hoveton & Tunstead in May 2025

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

1. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Market Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
3. Cockshoot Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Barton Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chamberlain Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Decoy Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Waveney Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Newey'S Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Palmers Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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