Crime Rate in Stalham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stalham

The total recorded crimes in Stalham, North Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stalham crime rate of 17.15 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stalham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • The Staithe with total crimes: 2
  • Dace Terrace with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the North Norfolk.

    • 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 areas in the North Norfolk.

  • 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 July 2025 the Stalham has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 17.15 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stalham)CrimesRank (Stalham)CrimesRank (Stalham)
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
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
Sheringham South22 10200 14183 13
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

Stalham 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 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202515
May 202518
April 202510
March 202517
February 202512
January 20258
December 20248
November 202411
October 202414
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
August 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
March 20255
December 20241
November 20242
August 20244

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20253
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
October 20241

High Crime Locations Stalham in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Public order1
2. The Staithe (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
3. Dace Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
5. School Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elderbush Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Dale Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Limes Road (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
9. St Catherine'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Canon Wake Court (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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