Crime Rate in Sheringham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sheringham North

The total recorded crimes in Sheringham North, North Norfolk, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sheringham North crime rate of 5.49 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sheringham North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melbourne Road with total crimes: 3
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Sheringham North has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 5.49 ranking 18th 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.

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
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 Cross2 3127 3225 32

Sheringham North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244

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
March 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 2 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
April 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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Sheringham North in March 2025

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

1. Melbourne Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sheringham (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Weybourne Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Marriotts Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Montague Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. West Cliff (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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