Crime Rate in Walsingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walsingham

The total recorded crimes in Walsingham, North Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walsingham crime rate of 394.74 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 Walsingham, encompassing approximately 68 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Walsingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Guild Street with total crimes: 6
  • Friday Market with total crimes: 3

How safe is Walsingham?

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

  • Relative to North Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Walsingham reported a higher crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 299 crimes compared to 203. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Walsingham witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Walsingham experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 287 crimes compared to 192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Walsingham witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Walsingham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Walsingham has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 394.74 ranking 8th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Walsingham crimes were 299. The crime rate of Walsingham in 2024 was 4371.35 (year) or 364.28 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walsingham were around 287 crimes with yearly crime rate of 4195.91 (year) or 349.66 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walsingham)CrimesRank (Walsingham)CrimesRank (Walsingham)
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
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
St Benet's4 2848 3048 30
Erpingham3 3067 2952 29
Stibbard3 3142 3143 31
North Walsham Market Cross1 3227 3225 32

Walsingham 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 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Robbery also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20257
November 20244
August 20243

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20251
May 202526
April 202519
March 20253
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 202420

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
February 20254
August 20243

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
February 20253
August 20243

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 20249
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20254
January 20253
September 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
December 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20251
January 20253
October 20244

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
March 20256
January 20251
December 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Walsingham in July 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Guild Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Friday Market (Map)
Total3
Public order3
4. Barsham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Fakenham Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Turf Moor Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. The Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Heath Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Field Dalling Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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