Crime Rate in Stalham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stalham

The total recorded crimes in Stalham, North Norfolk, UK in March 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stalham crime rate of 22.35 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 Stalham, encompassing approximately 1,924 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stalham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dace Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • St Johns Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is Stalham?

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

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Stalham reported a higher crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 342 crimes compared to 203. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stalham witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stalham experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 406 crimes compared to 192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stalham witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Norfolk, Stalham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Stalham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Stalham has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 22.35 ranking 2th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Stalham crimes were 342. The crime rate of Stalham in 2024 was 177.75 (year) or 14.81 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stalham were around 406 crimes with yearly crime rate of 211.01 (year) or 17.58 (month) ranking 5 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
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
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

Stalham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 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 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202512
January 20258
December 20248
November 202411
October 202414
September 20249
August 20246
July 202411
June 202412
May 20247
April 202414

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
December 20241
November 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Stalham in March 2025

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

1. Dace Terrace (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. St Johns Court (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dunkerley Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Millside (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Chapel Court (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lancaster Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Watering Piece Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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