Crime Rate in Lancaster North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lancaster North

The total recorded crimes in Lancaster North, North Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lancaster North crime rate of 12.41 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 Lancaster North, encompassing approximately 1,933 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Lancaster North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Street with total crimes: 3
  • Star Meadow with total crimes: 3
  • Digby Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Lancaster North?

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

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Lancaster North reported a higher crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 234 crimes compared to 203. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lancaster North witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Lancaster North had fewer crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 172 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Lancaster North witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lancaster North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lancaster North has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 12.41 ranking 10th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Lancaster North crimes were 234. The crime rate of Lancaster North in 2024 was 121.01 (year) or 10.08 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lancaster North were around 172 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.94 (year) or 7.41 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancaster North)CrimesRank (Lancaster North)CrimesRank (Lancaster North)
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
Hoveton & Tunstead11 19206 13227 10
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

Lancaster North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20253
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 20246
November 20249
October 202414
September 202413
August 202427
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241

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

High Crime Locations Lancaster North in May 2025

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

1. Oak Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Star Meadow (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
3. Digby Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Whitelands (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Saxon Way (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Kings Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. North Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Clarendon Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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