Crime Rate in Trunch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Trunch

The total recorded crimes in Trunch, North Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Trunch crime rate of 163.04 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 Trunch, encompassing approximately 110 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Trunch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crossroad with total crimes: 3
  • Anderson Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Loke with total crimes: 3

How safe is Trunch?

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

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Trunch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 153 crimes compared to 203.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Trunch recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Trunch had fewer crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 166 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Trunch witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Trunch Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Trunch has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 163.04 ranking 14th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Trunch crimes were 153. The crime rate of Trunch in 2024 was 1385.87 (year) or 115.49 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Trunch were around 166 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1503.62 (year) or 125.30 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Trunch)CrimesRank (Trunch)CrimesRank (Trunch)
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
Sheringham South16 16200 14183 13
Coastal20 13130 20134 18
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

Trunch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (4 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 Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft 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 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20251
February 20252
October 20244
September 20244
May 20244

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 202411
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
June 20242

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
November 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Trunch in May 2025

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

1. Crossroad (Map)
Total3
Public order3
2. Anderson Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. The Loke (Map)
Total3
Public order3
4. Brick Kiln Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Fullers Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Southrepps Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Trunch Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Dawn Crescent (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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