Crime Rate in Wells with Holkham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wells with Holkham

The total recorded crimes in Wells with Holkham, North Norfolk, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wells with Holkham crime rate of 39.45 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 Wells with Holkham, encompassing approximately 304 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wells with Holkham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wells with Holkham?

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

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Wells with Holkham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 160 crimes compared to 203.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Wells with Holkham witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wells with Holkham had fewer crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 160 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Wells with Holkham witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wells with Holkham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wells with Holkham has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 39.45 ranking 16th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Wells with Holkham crimes were 160. The crime rate of Wells with Holkham in 2024 was 525.97 (year) or 43.83 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wells with Holkham were around 160 crimes with yearly crime rate of 525.97 (year) or 43.83 (month) ranking 16 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
Stalham43 2342 5406 5
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
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

Wells with Holkham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 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 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Wells with Holkham in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Market Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beldorma Close (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
6. Northfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Croft Yard (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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