The total recorded crimes in St Benet's, North Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Benet's crime rate of 148.15 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 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 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.
In May 2025 the St Benet's has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 148.15 ranking 21th 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.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (St Benet's) | Crimes | Rank (St Benet's) | Crimes | Rank (St Benet's) | |
| 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 |
| Roughton | 12 | 18 | 87 | 27 | 96 | 24 |
| Sheringham North | 11 | 20 | 149 | 19 | 128 | 19 |
| Briston | 2 | 30 | 108 | 22 | 119 | 20 |
| The Raynhams | 9 | 25 | 118 | 21 | 111 | 21 |
| 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 (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).
July 2024 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 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 6 |
A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Benet's postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |