Crime Rate in Mundesley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mundesley

The total recorded crimes in Mundesley, North Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mundesley crime rate of 8.42 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 Mundesley, encompassing approximately 2,376 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Mundesley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 8
  • Munhaven Close with total crimes: 3
  • Watson-Watt Gardens with total crimes: 2

How safe is Mundesley?

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

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Mundesley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 187 crimes compared to 203.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Mundesley witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Mundesley had fewer crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 159 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mundesley recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mundesley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mundesley has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 8.42 ranking 12th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Mundesley crimes were 187. The crime rate of Mundesley in 2024 was 78.70 (year) or 6.56 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mundesley were around 159 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.91 (year) or 5.58 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mundesley)CrimesRank (Mundesley)CrimesRank (Mundesley)
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
Lancaster North24 10234 12172 14
Gresham15 17261 11213 11
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

Mundesley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 202512
February 202510
January 202513
December 202412
November 20243
October 20247
September 202416
August 202410
July 202412
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20255
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Mundesley in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
2. Munhaven Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Watson-Watt Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Warren Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Town End (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Anson Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Vale Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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