Crime Rate in Hoveton & Tunstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hoveton & Tunstead

The total recorded crimes in Hoveton & Tunstead, North Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hoveton & Tunstead crime rate of 62.59 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 Hoveton & Tunstead, encompassing approximately 271 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hoveton & Tunstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norwich Road with total crimes: 4
  • St Peter'S Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Chamberlain Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hoveton & Tunstead?

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

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Hoveton & Tunstead reported a higher crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 206 crimes compared to 203. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hoveton & Tunstead witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Hoveton & Tunstead experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 227 crimes compared to 192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hoveton & Tunstead witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hoveton & Tunstead Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hoveton & Tunstead has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 62.59 ranking 13th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Hoveton & Tunstead crimes were 206. The crime rate of Hoveton & Tunstead in 2024 was 758.47 (year) or 63.21 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hoveton & Tunstead were around 227 crimes with yearly crime rate of 835.79 (year) or 69.65 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hoveton & Tunstead)CrimesRank (Hoveton & Tunstead)CrimesRank (Hoveton & Tunstead)
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
Stody6 25279 10207 12
Sheringham South22 10200 14183 13
Gresham12 18261 11213 11
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

Hoveton & Tunstead 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 9 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 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 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20256
April 202510
March 20254
February 20256
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 202416

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
August 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Hoveton & Tunstead in July 2025

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

1. Norwich Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. St Peter'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Chamberlain Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Tunstead Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Alderfen Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Cockshoot Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Barton Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stalham Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Two Saints Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Grange Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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