Crime Rate in Beeston Regis & The Runtons: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beeston Regis & The Runtons

The total recorded crimes in Beeston Regis & The Runtons, North Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beeston Regis & The Runtons crime rate of 351.67 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 Beeston Regis & The Runtons, encompassing approximately 221 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
Beeston Regis & The Runtons Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cromer Road with total crimes: 18
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 12
  • Hillside Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Beeston Regis & The Runtons?

To understand the safety of Beeston Regis & The Runtons, we need to analyze Beeston Regis & The Runtons crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Beeston Regis & The Runtons reported a higher crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 437 crimes compared to 203. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Beeston Regis & The Runtons witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Beeston Regis & The Runtons experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 417 crimes compared to 192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Beeston Regis & The Runtons witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Norfolk, Beeston Regis & The Runtons has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Beeston Regis & The Runtons Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Beeston Regis & The Runtons has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 351.67 ranking 1th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Beeston Regis & The Runtons crimes were 437. The crime rate of Beeston Regis & The Runtons in 2024 was 1970.24 (year) or 164.19 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beeston Regis & The Runtons were around 417 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1880.07 (year) or 156.67 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beeston Regis & The Runtons)CrimesRank (Beeston Regis & The Runtons)CrimesRank (Beeston Regis & The Runtons)
Cromer Town39 2537 1534 1
North Walsham East29 7439 3470 2
North Walsham West28 9443 2421 3
Stody36 3279 10207 12
Walsingham33 4299 8287 7
Stalham32 5342 5406 5
Lancaster South21 11315 6323 6
Bacton29 6286 9283 8
Holt29 8308 7269 9
Hoveton & Tunstead11 19206 13227 10
Lancaster North24 10234 12172 14
Gresham15 17261 11213 11
Mundesley20 12187 15159 17
Sheringham South16 16200 14183 13
Coastal20 13130 20134 18
Trunch18 14153 17166 15
Wells with Holkham17 15160 16160 16
Suffield Park9 22152 18107 22
Roughton12 1887 2796 24
Sheringham North11 20149 19128 19
Briston2 30108 22119 20
The Raynhams9 25118 21111 21
St Benet's10 2148 3048 30
PrioryNA NA99 2496 23
Poppyland7 26100 2358 28
Happisburgh9 2398 2583 26
Stibbard9 2442 3143 31
Hickling5 2798 2692 25
Worstead5 2878 2864 27
Erpingham3 2967 2952 29
North Walsham Market Cross1 3127 3225 32

Beeston Regis & The Runtons Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 202518
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
September 20246
May 20246

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202533
March 202531
February 202517
December 202420
November 20248
October 202415
September 202415
August 202428
July 202426
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
May 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20258
December 20241
November 20241
September 20246
July 20247
May 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20256
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
May 20246

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
October 20241
August 20246
May 20246

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20252
March 202513
January 202524
December 20246
September 20242
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
August 20246

High Crime Locations Beeston Regis & The Runtons in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Beeston Regis & The Runtons postcode area is presented below.

1. Cromer Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Hillside Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
4. Briton'S Lane Close (Map)
Total6
Other crime6
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Bennington'S Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Osier Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
8. Church Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
9. Dairy Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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