Crime Rate in Sheringham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sheringham South

The total recorded crimes in Sheringham South, North Norfolk, UK in March 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 Mar were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sheringham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coltsfoot Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Knight'S Green with total crimes: 3
  • Teasel Rise 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Sheringham South has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 2.81 ranking 13th 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.

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
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 Cross2 3127 3225 32

Sheringham South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 202412

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 202416
October 202423
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Coltsfoot Drive (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Other theft2
2. Knight'S Green (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Teasel Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Birch Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Acacia Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Emery Close (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
7. Juniper Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Brook Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Garden Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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