Crime Rate in Sheringham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sheringham South

The total recorded crimes in Sheringham South, North Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sheringham South crime rate of 2.81 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 South, encompassing approximately 5,693 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Sheringham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Pine Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Hannah Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Sheringham South?

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

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Sheringham South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 200 crimes compared to 203.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Sheringham South witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Sheringham South had fewer crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 183 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Sheringham South witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sheringham South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sheringham South has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 2.81 ranking 16th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Sheringham South crimes were 200. The crime rate of Sheringham South in 2024 was 35.13 (year) or 2.93 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sheringham South were around 183 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.14 (year) or 2.68 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sheringham South)CrimesRank (Sheringham South)CrimesRank (Sheringham South)
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
Mundesley20 12187 15159 17
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

Sheringham South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences 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 Burglary (3 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 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20253
December 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
November 202416
October 202423
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Sheringham South in May 2025

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

1. Holly Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Pine Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Hannah Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Holway Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Linden Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Beech Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Margaret English Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grice Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. A1082 (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Poplar Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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