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 July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wells with Holkham crime rate of 49.31 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Wells with Holkham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bluebell Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Neilsen Close with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space 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 areas in the North Norfolk.

    • 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 areas in the North Norfolk.

  • 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 July 2025 the Wells with Holkham has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 49.31 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wells with Holkham)CrimesRank (Wells with Holkham)CrimesRank (Wells with Holkham)
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
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
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

Wells with Holkham 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 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
February 20251

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

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July 20251
March 20251

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20258
May 20252
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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June 20251
May 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

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June 20251

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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May 20254
April 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245

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

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May 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

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

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April 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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March 20251
August 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

High Crime Locations Wells with Holkham in July 2025

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

1. Bluebell Gardens (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
2. Neilsen Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Home Piece Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. High Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. The Buttlands (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Newgate Lane (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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