Crime Rate in North Norfolk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Norfolk

The total recorded crimes in North Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 587 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Norfolk crime rate of 5.70 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (294) incidents (44.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (78) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (55) incidents (17.02% increase)
North Norfolk Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cromer Road with total crimes: 18
  • Moor Lane with total crimes: 15
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 12

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, Beeston Regis & The Runtons (78 crimes), and the safest, North Walsham Market Cross (1 crimes), is 77 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across North Norfolk.

Similarly, the area of Beeston Regis, Saxthorpe & Aldborough (90 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons (25 crimes), with a difference of 65 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Norfolk.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Beeston Regis & The Runtons78
Cromer Town39
Stody36
Walsingham33
Stalham32

Safest Wards:

Hickling5
Worstead5
Erpingham3
Briston2
North Walsham Market Cross1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Beeston Regis, Saxthorpe & Aldborough90
Cromer48
Walsingham & Raynham48
Mundesley, Trunch & Bacton46
Fakenham45

Safest Areas:

North Walsham West28
Hoveton, Horning & Potter Heigham27
Sheringham27
Wells & Blakeney26
Overstrand, Roughton & the Runtons25

North Norfolk Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the North Norfolk has recorded 587 crimes with crime rate of 5.70 ranking 275th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)
Broadland455 76,094 75,733 7
South Norfolk681 68,378 67,440 6
King's Lynn and West Norfolk896 411,415 310,195 4
Breckland752 310,174 49,760 3
Great Yarmouth986 212,298 211,277 2
Norwich1,635 120,999 118,493 1

North Norfolk Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 244 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 85 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (344 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (148 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 929 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202578
April 202572
March 202582
February 202547
January 202571
December 202464
November 202450
October 202461
September 202476
August 202495
July 202485
June 2024148

A total of 380 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202522
March 202520
February 202530
January 202525
December 202428
November 202430
October 202450
September 202430
August 202455
July 202425
June 202440

A total of 447 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202530
March 202544
February 202545
January 202526
December 202421
November 202427
October 202425
September 202443
August 202438
July 202431
June 202490

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20259
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 202514
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20248
August 202411
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 170 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202512
March 20258
February 20258
January 202513
December 20248
November 202412
October 202421
September 202428
August 20246
July 202412
June 202424

A total of 639 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202547
March 202558
February 202532
January 202538
December 202452
November 202446
October 202452
September 202444
August 202450
July 202451
June 2024114

A total of 497 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202522
March 202533
February 202519
January 202529
December 202422
November 202438
October 202459
September 202440
August 202449
July 202449
June 202492

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2635 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 219.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 344 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025294
April 2025203
March 2025200
February 2025184
January 2025170
December 2024183
November 2024162
October 2024178
September 2024204
August 2024269
July 2024244
June 2024344

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 202515
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 202424

A total of 232 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202516
February 202522
January 202525
December 20249
November 202433
October 202433
September 202415
August 202412
July 202410
June 202430

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202414

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

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

High Crime Locations North Norfolk in May 2025

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

1. Cromer Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Moor Lane (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences15
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson6
4. The Croft (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Hall Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons3
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8

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