The total recorded crimes in Briston, North Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Briston crime rate of 11.54 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 Briston, encompassing approximately 173 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Briston, we need to analyze Briston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to North Norfolk:
In 2024, Briston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 108 crimes compared to 203.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Briston recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.
In 2023, Briston had fewer crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 119 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Briston recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in North Norfolk, Briston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Briston has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 11.54 ranking 30th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK
In 2024, the total Briston crimes were 108. The crime rate of Briston in 2024 was 623.20 (year) or 51.93 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.
In 2023, the total crimes in Briston were around 119 crimes with yearly crime rate of 686.67 (year) or 57.22 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Briston) | Crimes | Rank (Briston) | Crimes | Rank (Briston) | |
| Cromer Town | 39 | 2 | 537 | 1 | 534 | 1 |
| Beeston Regis & The Runtons | 78 | 1 | 437 | 4 | 417 | 4 |
| North Walsham East | 29 | 7 | 439 | 3 | 470 | 2 |
| North Walsham West | 28 | 9 | 443 | 2 | 421 | 3 |
| Stody | 36 | 3 | 279 | 10 | 207 | 12 |
| Walsingham | 33 | 4 | 299 | 8 | 287 | 7 |
| Stalham | 32 | 5 | 342 | 5 | 406 | 5 |
| Lancaster South | 21 | 11 | 315 | 6 | 323 | 6 |
| Bacton | 29 | 6 | 286 | 9 | 283 | 8 |
| Holt | 29 | 8 | 308 | 7 | 269 | 9 |
| Hoveton & Tunstead | 11 | 19 | 206 | 13 | 227 | 10 |
| Lancaster North | 24 | 10 | 234 | 12 | 172 | 14 |
| Gresham | 15 | 17 | 261 | 11 | 213 | 11 |
| Mundesley | 20 | 12 | 187 | 15 | 159 | 17 |
| Sheringham South | 16 | 16 | 200 | 14 | 183 | 13 |
| Coastal | 20 | 13 | 130 | 20 | 134 | 18 |
| Trunch | 18 | 14 | 153 | 17 | 166 | 15 |
| Wells with Holkham | 17 | 15 | 160 | 16 | 160 | 16 |
| Suffield Park | 9 | 22 | 152 | 18 | 107 | 22 |
| Roughton | 12 | 18 | 87 | 27 | 96 | 24 |
| Sheringham North | 11 | 20 | 149 | 19 | 128 | 19 |
| The Raynhams | 9 | 25 | 118 | 21 | 111 | 21 |
| St Benet's | 10 | 21 | 48 | 30 | 48 | 30 |
| Priory | NA | NA | 99 | 24 | 96 | 23 |
| Poppyland | 7 | 26 | 100 | 23 | 58 | 28 |
| Happisburgh | 9 | 23 | 98 | 25 | 83 | 26 |
| Stibbard | 9 | 24 | 42 | 31 | 43 | 31 |
| Hickling | 5 | 27 | 98 | 26 | 92 | 25 |
| Worstead | 5 | 28 | 78 | 28 | 64 | 27 |
| Erpingham | 3 | 29 | 67 | 29 | 52 | 29 |
| North Walsham Market Cross | 1 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 25 | 32 |
In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 10 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Briston postcode area is presented below.