Crime Rate in St Benet's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Benet's

The total recorded crimes in St Benet's, North Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Benet's crime rate of 59.26 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 St Benet's, encompassing approximately 67 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Benet's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bure Court with total crimes: 1
  • Woodlands Way Road with total crimes: 1
  • Broadwater Way with total crimes: 1

How safe is St Benet's?

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

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, St Benet's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 48 crimes compared to 203.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Benet's recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

    • In 2023, St Benet's had fewer crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 48 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Benet's recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Norfolk, St Benet's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Benet's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Benet's has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 59.26 ranking 28th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total St Benet's crimes were 48. The crime rate of St Benet's in 2024 was 711.11 (year) or 59.26 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Benet's were around 48 crimes with yearly crime rate of 711.11 (year) or 59.26 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Benet's)CrimesRank (St Benet's)CrimesRank (St Benet's)
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
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
Erpingham3 3067 2952 29
Stibbard3 3142 3143 31
North Walsham Market Cross1 3227 3225 32

St Benet's 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 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (5 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 (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

In February 2025, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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

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

In November 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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Crime by Type

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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December 20243

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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High Crime Locations St Benet's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Benet's postcode area is presented below.

1. Bure Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Woodlands Way Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Broadwater Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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