Crime Rate in Sheringham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sheringham South

The total recorded crimes in Sheringham South, North Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sheringham South crime rate of 3.86 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sheringham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Poplar Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Blyth Crescent with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Sheringham South has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 3.86 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sheringham South)CrimesRank (Sheringham South)CrimesRank (Sheringham South)
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
Gresham12 18261 11213 11
Lancaster North20 11234 12172 14
Mundesley19 12187 15159 17
Coastal15 15130 20134 18
Wells with Holkham15 16160 16160 16
Sheringham North14 17149 19128 19
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 South 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20252
June 20252
May 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253

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

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
November 202416
October 202423

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 2 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

High Crime Locations Sheringham South in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Poplar Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Blyth Crescent (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Grice Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Cromer Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Hannah Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Linden Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Middleton Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Lawson Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Curtis Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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