Crime Rate in North Walsham East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Walsham East

The total recorded crimes in North Walsham East, North Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Walsham East crime rate of 4.75 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 North Walsham East, encompassing approximately 8,419 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
North Walsham East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Preston Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sadlers Way with total crimes: 6
  • Pound Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is North Walsham East?

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

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, North Walsham East reported a higher crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 439 crimes compared to 203. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, North Walsham East witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

    • In 2023, North Walsham East experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 470 crimes compared to 192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, North Walsham East witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Walsham East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the North Walsham East has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 4.75 ranking 4th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total North Walsham East crimes were 439. The crime rate of North Walsham East in 2024 was 52.14 (year) or 4.35 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Walsham East were around 470 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.82 (year) or 4.65 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Walsham East)CrimesRank (North Walsham East)CrimesRank (North Walsham East)
Cromer Town44 3537 1534 1
Bacton51 1286 9283 8
North Walsham West36 5443 2421 3
Beeston Regis & The Runtons46 2437 4417 4
Stalham33 7342 5406 5
Lancaster South34 6315 6323 6
Walsingham27 8299 8287 7
Holt16 14308 7269 9
Trunch24 9153 17166 15
Hoveton & Tunstead17 13206 13227 10
Stody6 25279 10207 12
Sheringham South22 10200 14183 13
Gresham12 18261 11213 11
Lancaster North20 11234 12172 14
Mundesley19 12187 15159 17
Coastal15 15130 20134 18
Wells with Holkham15 16160 16160 16
Sheringham North14 17149 19128 19
Suffield Park9 21152 18107 22
Priory12 1999 2496 23
Briston4 29108 22119 20
Poppyland10 20100 2358 28
The Raynhams6 24118 21111 21
Hickling9 2298 2692 25
Roughton8 2387 2796 24
Happisburgh5 2698 2583 26
Worstead4 2778 2864 27
St Benet's4 2848 3048 30
Erpingham3 3067 2952 29
Stibbard3 3142 3143 31
North Walsham Market Cross1 3227 3225 32

North Walsham East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202516
May 202515
April 202510
March 202514
February 202520
January 202513
December 202411
November 202413
October 202412
September 202415
August 20249

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
November 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20252

High Crime Locations North Walsham East in July 2025

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

1. Preston Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Sadlers Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Pound Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Patch Meadow (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mundesley Road (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Melbourne Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. The Lea (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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