Crime Rate in Gresham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gresham

The total recorded crimes in Gresham, North Norfolk, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gresham crime rate of 514.29 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% 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,

  • The Dell with total crimes: 3
  • School Loke with total crimes: 3
  • Cherry Tree 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Gresham has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 514.29 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Norfolk)CrimesRank (North Norfolk)CrimesRank (North Norfolk)
Cromer Town24 6537 1534 1
Beeston Regis & The Runtons78 1437 4417 4
North Walsham East24 7439 3470 2
North Walsham West24 8443 2421 3
Stalham43 2342 5406 5
Lancaster South32 3315 6323 6
Holt29 4308 7269 9
Stody27 5279 10207 12
Walsingham17 12299 8287 7
Bacton11 17286 9283 8
Lancaster North22 9234 12172 14
Hoveton & Tunstead15 14206 13227 10
Mundesley20 10187 15159 17
Sheringham South16 13200 14183 13
Trunch9 19153 17166 15
Coastal15 15130 20134 18
Wells with Holkham12 16160 16160 16
Suffield Park6 22152 18107 22
Sheringham North11 18149 19128 19
Briston5 23108 22119 20
Erpingham7 2067 2952 29
The Raynhams6 21118 21111 21
Priory3 2999 2496 23
Poppyland5 24100 2358 28
Roughton5 2587 2796 24
Hickling3 2898 2692 25
Happisburgh5 2698 2583 26
Worstead1 3278 2864 27
St Benet's4 2748 3048 30
Stibbard2 3042 3143 31
North Walsham Market Cross2 3127 3225 32

Gresham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 20259
December 202418
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20249
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 202421

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
June 202412
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 6 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
May 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
September 20243

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
June 202412
May 20249
April 20243

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 24 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
July 20243
June 20246
May 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 March 2025

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

1. The Dell (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. School Loke (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Cherry Tree Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Hill'S Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Mountain'S Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Horseshoe Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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