Crime Rate in Gresham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gresham

The total recorded crimes in Gresham, North Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gresham crime rate of 342.86 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 Gresham, encompassing approximately 35 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gresham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norwich Road with total crimes: 3
  • Turkey Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Mountain'S Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Gresham?

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

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Gresham reported a higher crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 261 crimes compared to 203. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gresham witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Gresham experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 213 crimes compared to 192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gresham witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Norfolk, Gresham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Gresham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gresham has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 342.86 ranking 18th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Gresham crimes were 261. The crime rate of Gresham in 2024 was 7457.14 (year) or 621.43 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gresham were around 213 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6085.71 (year) or 507.14 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gresham)CrimesRank (Gresham)CrimesRank (Gresham)
Cromer Town44 3537 1534 1
Bacton51 1286 9283 8
North Walsham East40 4439 3470 2
North Walsham West36 5443 2421 3
Beeston Regis & The Runtons46 2437 4417 4
Stalham33 7342 5406 5
Lancaster South34 6315 6323 6
Walsingham27 8299 8287 7
Holt16 14308 7269 9
Trunch24 9153 17166 15
Hoveton & Tunstead17 13206 13227 10
Stody6 25279 10207 12
Sheringham South22 10200 14183 13
Lancaster North20 11234 12172 14
Mundesley19 12187 15159 17
Coastal15 15130 20134 18
Wells with Holkham15 16160 16160 16
Sheringham North14 17149 19128 19
Suffield Park9 21152 18107 22
Priory12 1999 2496 23
Briston4 29108 22119 20
Poppyland10 20100 2358 28
The Raynhams6 24118 21111 21
Hickling9 2298 2692 25
Roughton8 2387 2796 24
Happisburgh5 2698 2583 26
Worstead4 2778 2864 27
St Benet's4 2848 3048 30
Erpingham3 3067 2952 29
Stibbard3 3142 3143 31
North Walsham Market Cross1 3227 3225 32

Gresham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (3 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 (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Possession of weapons was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20259
April 20253
March 20259
February 202512
January 20259
December 202418
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
March 20253
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20253
March 20253
January 20253

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
February 20253
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20253
September 20243

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243

High Crime Locations Gresham in July 2025

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

1. Norwich Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Turkey Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Mountain'S Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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