Crime Rate in Trunch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Trunch

The total recorded crimes in Trunch, North Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Trunch crime rate of 217.39 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Trunch Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Street with total crimes: 3
  • Anderson Close with total crimes: 3
  • Swanton Abbot Road 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 July 2025 the Trunch has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 217.39 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Trunch)CrimesRank (Trunch)CrimesRank (Trunch)
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
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

Trunch 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 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 202411
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
November 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20253

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 July 2025

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

1. The Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Anderson Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Swanton Abbot Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. School Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. School Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Mundesley Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Antingham Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. The Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Knapton Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. North Walsham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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