Crime Rate in North Norfolk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Norfolk

The total recorded crimes in North Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 569 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Norfolk crime rate of 5.53 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 North Norfolk, encompassing approximately 102,978 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (281) incidents (24.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (18.64% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (51) incidents (-8.93% decrease)
North Norfolk Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gooch Close with total crimes: 22
  • Cromer Road with total crimes: 18
  • Walcott Road with total crimes: 8

North Norfolk Police Info:

Norfolk Constabulary

How safe is North Norfolk?

To understand the safety of North Norfolk, we need to analyze North Norfolk crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • North Norfolk has recorded 6,487 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 62.99 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 283 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 6,153 crimes with a crime rate of 59.75, ranking it 284 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Norfolk:

    • In 2024, North Norfolk demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Norfolk average, with 6487 crimes compared to 10835.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, North Norfolk witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Norfolk had fewer crimes than the Norfolk average, with 6,153 crimes compared to 9,864. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, North Norfolk witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, North Norfolk is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Norfolk, North Norfolk has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

North Norfolk Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bacton (51 crimes), and the safest, North Walsham Market Cross (1 crimes), is 50 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across North Norfolk.

Similarly, the area of Mundesley, Trunch & Bacton (81 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Melton Constable, Briston & Little Snoring (13 crimes), with a difference of 68 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Norfolk.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bacton51
Beeston Regis & The Runtons46
Cromer Town44
North Walsham East40
North Walsham West36

Safest Wards:

St Benet's4
Briston4
Erpingham3
Stibbard3
North Walsham Market Cross1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Mundesley, Trunch & Bacton81
Beeston Regis, Saxthorpe & Aldborough57
Fakenham54
Cromer53
North Walsham East41

Safest Areas:

Stalham & Sea Palling32
Holt & Weybourne26
Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons22
Felmingham, Worstead & Happisburgh17
Melton Constable, Briston & Little Snoring13

North Norfolk Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the North Norfolk has recorded 569 crimes with crime rate of 5.53 ranking 294th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Norfolk.

In 2024, the total North Norfolk crimes were 6,487. The crime rate of North Norfolk in 2024 was 62.99 (year) or 5.25 (month) ranking it 283 danzarous in the UK. North Norfolk ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Norfolk were around 6,153 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.75 (year) or 4.98 (month) ranking 284 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Norfolk, North Norfolk ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of North Norfolk

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)
Broadland528 76,094 75,733 7
South Norfolk716 68,378 67,440 6
King's Lynn and West Norfolk899 411,415 310,195 4
Breckland867 310,174 49,760 3
Great Yarmouth1,058 212,298 211,277 2
Norwich1,614 120,999 118,493 1

North Norfolk 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 281 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 70 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (225 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (59 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (294 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (78 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (203 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (72 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (200 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (82 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 184 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (170 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (71 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 183 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 64 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (162 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (178 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (61 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (204 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (76 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (269 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (95 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2553 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 212.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 294 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025281
June 2025225
May 2025294
April 2025203
March 2025200
February 2025184
January 2025170
December 2024183
November 2024162
October 2024178
September 2024204
August 2024269

A total of 423 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202536
May 202545
April 202522
March 202533
February 202519
January 202529
December 202422
November 202438
October 202459
September 202440
August 202449

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 408 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202535
May 202527
April 202530
March 202544
February 202545
January 202526
December 202421
November 202427
October 202425
September 202443
August 202438

A total of 219 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202518
May 202514
April 202513
March 202516
February 202522
January 202525
December 20249
November 202433
October 202433
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 202514
April 20259
March 202515
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 368 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202521
May 202525
April 202522
March 202520
February 202530
January 202525
December 202428
November 202430
October 202450
September 202430
August 202455

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20257
May 20257
April 20259
March 20259
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 186 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202537
May 202518
April 202512
March 20258
February 20258
January 202513
December 20248
November 202412
October 202421
September 202428
August 20246

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20253
March 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 64 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 202514
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 581 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202556
May 202555
April 202547
March 202558
February 202532
January 202538
December 202452
November 202446
October 202452
September 202444
August 202450

A total of 825 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 202559
May 202578
April 202572
March 202582
February 202547
January 202571
December 202464
November 202450
October 202461
September 202476
August 202495

High Crime Locations North Norfolk in July 2025

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

1. Gooch Close (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Cromer Road (Map)
Total18
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Walcott Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Other theft1
6. Guild Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3

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