Crime Rate in North Norfolk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Norfolk

The total recorded crimes in North Norfolk, UK in January 2026 are around 403 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Norfolk crime rate of 3.91 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (187) incidents (-17.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (45.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (41) incidents (-16.33% decrease)
North Norfolk Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barsham Road with total crimes: 9
  • Woodside with total crimes: 7
  • Sayer Court with total crimes: 6

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, Cromer Town (38 crimes), and the safest, Stibbard (3 crimes), is 35 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across North Norfolk.

Similarly, the area of Fakenham (49 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Felmingham, Worstead & Happisburgh (6 crimes), with a difference of 43 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Norfolk.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Cromer Town38
Holt27
Lancaster North26
Stalham25
Lancaster South23

Safest Wards:

Hickling4
Bacton4
Erpingham4
Briston4
Stibbard3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Fakenham49
Cromer44
Wells & Blakeney40
Walsingham & Raynham30
Stalham & Sea Palling30

Safest Areas:

Beeston Regis, Saxthorpe & Aldborough22
Hoveton, Horning & Potter Heigham22
Sheringham21
Mundesley, Trunch & Bacton12
Felmingham, Worstead & Happisburgh6

North Norfolk Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the North Norfolk has recorded 403 crimes with crime rate of 3.91 ranking 286th 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

CityJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)
Broadland388 76,094 75,733 7
South Norfolk628 68,378 67,440 6
King's Lynn and West Norfolk763 411,415 310,195 4
Breckland695 310,174 49,760 3
Great Yarmouth764 212,298 211,277 2
Norwich1,372 120,999 118,493 1

North Norfolk Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (187 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 227 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (209 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (296 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (61 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (265 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (62 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (242 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (64 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2813 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 234.42 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026187
December 2025227
November 2025209
October 2025296
September 2025265
August 2025242
July 2025281
June 2025225
May 2025294
April 2025203
March 2025200
February 2025184

A total of 71 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202511
November 20257
October 20255
September 20252
August 20254
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 202514
February 20256

A total of 410 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202625
December 202541
November 202530
October 202531
September 202531
August 202524
July 202547
June 202535
May 202527
April 202530
March 202544
February 202545

A total of 569 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202641
December 202549
November 202545
October 202554
September 202541
August 202540
July 202551
June 202556
May 202555
April 202547
March 202558
February 202532

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 202511
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 289 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202618
December 202516
November 202514
October 202519
September 202539
August 202533
July 202532
June 202521
May 202525
April 202522
March 202520
February 202530

A total of 373 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202625
December 202534
November 202525
October 202536
September 202539
August 202528
July 202531
June 202536
May 202545
April 202522
March 202533
February 202519

A total of 178 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202511
November 202513
October 202516
September 202516
August 202516
July 202515
June 202537
May 202518
April 202512
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 115 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 202513
November 20258
October 20257
September 20258
August 202515
July 202518
June 20257
May 20257
April 20259
March 20259
February 20252

A total of 176 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 202516
November 202513
October 20256
September 202518
August 202519
July 20259
June 202518
May 202514
April 202513
March 202516
February 202522

A total of 744 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202658
December 202540
November 202551
October 202561
September 202562
August 202564
July 202570
June 202559
May 202578
April 202572
March 202582
February 202547

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20257
November 202511
October 20258
September 20255
August 20258
July 20256
June 20254
May 202514
April 20259
March 202515
February 20252

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20254
April 20253
March 20251

High Crime Locations North Norfolk in January 2026

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

1. Barsham Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Woodside (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
3. Sayer Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Platten'S Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Market Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
6. Foulsham Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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