Crime Rate in Lancaster South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lancaster South

The total recorded crimes in Lancaster South, North Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lancaster South crime rate of 3.08 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 Lancaster South, encompassing approximately 6,820 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Lancaster South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poppyfields with total crimes: 5
  • Norwich Street with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Lancaster South?

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

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Lancaster South reported a higher crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 315 crimes compared to 203. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lancaster South witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Lancaster South experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 323 crimes compared to 192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lancaster South witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lancaster South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lancaster South has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 3.08 ranking 11th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Lancaster South crimes were 315. The crime rate of Lancaster South in 2024 was 46.19 (year) or 3.85 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lancaster South were around 323 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.36 (year) or 3.95 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lancaster South)CrimesRank (Lancaster South)CrimesRank (Lancaster South)
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
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
Erpingham3 2967 2952 29
North Walsham Market Cross1 3127 3225 32

Lancaster South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202512
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 202412
September 20244
August 202414
July 202414
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
November 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Lancaster South in May 2025

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

1. Poppyfields (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Norwich Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Wensum Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. The Ridings (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Market Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bridge Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Olivet Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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