Crime Rate in North Walsham Market Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Walsham Market Cross

The total recorded crimes in North Walsham Market Cross, North Norfolk, UK in March 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Walsham Market Cross crime rate of 5.85 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 Market Cross, encompassing approximately 341 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
North Walsham Market Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Barrow Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Spenser Avenue with total crimes: 1

How safe is North Walsham Market Cross?

To understand the safety of North Walsham Market Cross, we need to analyze North Walsham Market Cross 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 Market Cross demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 27 crimes compared to 203.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, North Walsham Market Cross recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Walsham Market Cross had fewer crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 25 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, North Walsham Market Cross recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Walsham Market Cross Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the North Walsham Market Cross has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 5.85 ranking 31th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total North Walsham Market Cross crimes were 27. The crime rate of North Walsham Market Cross in 2024 was 78.99 (year) or 6.58 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Walsham Market Cross were around 25 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.14 (year) or 6.10 (month) ranking 32 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
Holt29 4308 7269 9
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 Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In December 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations North Walsham Market Cross in March 2025

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

1. Long Barrow Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Spenser Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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