Crime Rate in Erpingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Erpingham

The total recorded crimes in Erpingham, North Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Erpingham crime rate of 71.09 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 Erpingham, encompassing approximately 42 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Erpingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Franklin Way with total crimes: 1
  • The Street with total crimes: 1
  • Harmer'S Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Erpingham?

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

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Erpingham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 67 crimes compared to 203.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Erpingham recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Erpingham had fewer crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 52 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Erpingham recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Norfolk, Erpingham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Erpingham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Erpingham has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 71.09 ranking 29th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Erpingham crimes were 67. The crime rate of Erpingham in 2024 was 1587.68 (year) or 132.31 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Erpingham were around 52 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1232.23 (year) or 102.69 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Erpingham)CrimesRank (Erpingham)CrimesRank (Erpingham)
Cromer Town39 2537 1534 1
Beeston Regis & The Runtons78 1437 4417 4
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
North Walsham Market Cross1 3127 3225 32

Erpingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Erpingham in May 2025

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

1. John Franklin Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. The Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Harmer'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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