Crime Rate in Sheringham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sheringham North

The total recorded crimes in Sheringham North, North Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sheringham North crime rate of 6.99 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 Sheringham North, encompassing approximately 2,003 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sheringham North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jamie Wright Close with total crimes: 2
  • New Road with total crimes: 2
  • High Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Sheringham North?

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

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Sheringham North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 149 crimes compared to 203.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sheringham North recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Sheringham North had fewer crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 128 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sheringham North recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sheringham North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sheringham North has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 6.99 ranking 17th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Sheringham North crimes were 149. The crime rate of Sheringham North in 2024 was 74.37 (year) or 6.20 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sheringham North were around 128 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.89 (year) or 5.32 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sheringham North)CrimesRank (Sheringham North)CrimesRank (Sheringham North)
Cromer Town44 3537 1534 1
Bacton51 1286 9283 8
North Walsham East40 4439 3470 2
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
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

Sheringham North 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 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 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 (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 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 1 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
August 20246

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

High Crime Locations Sheringham North in July 2025

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

1. Jamie Wright Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. New Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. High Street (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Barchams Yard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Waterbank Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Montague Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Boulevard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. North Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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