The total recorded crimes in Roughton, North Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roughton crime rate of 129.45 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 Roughton, encompassing approximately 92 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Roughton, we need to analyze Roughton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to North Norfolk:
In 2024, Roughton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 87 crimes compared to 203.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Roughton recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.
In 2023, Roughton had fewer crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 96 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Roughton recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in North Norfolk, Roughton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Roughton has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 258.90 ranking 18th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK
In 2024, the total Roughton crimes were 87. The crime rate of Roughton in 2024 was 2977.35 (year) or 248.11 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.
In 2023, the total crimes in Roughton were around 96 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2750.81 (year) or 229.23 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Roughton) | Crimes | Rank (Roughton) | Crimes | Rank (Roughton) | |
| Cromer Town | 39 | 2 | 537 | 1 | 534 | 1 |
| Beeston Regis & The Runtons | 78 | 1 | 437 | 4 | 417 | 4 |
| North Walsham East | 29 | 7 | 439 | 3 | 470 | 2 |
| North Walsham West | 28 | 9 | 443 | 2 | 421 | 3 |
| Stody | 36 | 3 | 279 | 10 | 207 | 12 |
| Walsingham | 33 | 4 | 299 | 8 | 287 | 7 |
| Stalham | 32 | 5 | 342 | 5 | 406 | 5 |
| Lancaster South | 21 | 11 | 315 | 6 | 323 | 6 |
| Bacton | 29 | 6 | 286 | 9 | 283 | 8 |
| Holt | 29 | 8 | 308 | 7 | 269 | 9 |
| Hoveton & Tunstead | 11 | 19 | 206 | 13 | 227 | 10 |
| Lancaster North | 24 | 10 | 234 | 12 | 172 | 14 |
| Gresham | 15 | 17 | 261 | 11 | 213 | 11 |
| Mundesley | 20 | 12 | 187 | 15 | 159 | 17 |
| Sheringham South | 16 | 16 | 200 | 14 | 183 | 13 |
| Coastal | 20 | 13 | 130 | 20 | 134 | 18 |
| Trunch | 18 | 14 | 153 | 17 | 166 | 15 |
| Wells with Holkham | 17 | 15 | 160 | 16 | 160 | 16 |
| Suffield Park | 9 | 22 | 152 | 18 | 107 | 22 |
| Sheringham North | 11 | 20 | 149 | 19 | 128 | 19 |
| Briston | 2 | 30 | 108 | 22 | 119 | 20 |
| The Raynhams | 9 | 25 | 118 | 21 | 111 | 21 |
| St Benet's | 10 | 21 | 48 | 30 | 48 | 30 |
| Priory | NA | NA | 99 | 24 | 96 | 23 |
| Poppyland | 7 | 26 | 100 | 23 | 58 | 28 |
| Happisburgh | 9 | 23 | 98 | 25 | 83 | 26 |
| Stibbard | 9 | 24 | 42 | 31 | 43 | 31 |
| Hickling | 5 | 27 | 98 | 26 | 92 | 25 |
| Worstead | 5 | 28 | 78 | 28 | 64 | 27 |
| Erpingham | 3 | 29 | 67 | 29 | 52 | 29 |
| North Walsham Market Cross | 1 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 25 | 32 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In December 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Roughton postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |