The total recorded crimes in Walsingham, North Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walsingham crime rate of 482.46 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 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 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.
In May 2025 the Walsingham has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 482.46 ranking 4th 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.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Walsingham) | Crimes | Rank (Walsingham) | Crimes | Rank (Walsingham) | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 (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).
July 2024 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 6 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 26 |
| April 2025 | 19 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 9 |
| December 2024 | 6 |
| November 2024 | 5 |
| October 2024 | 6 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 20 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 3 |
A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 7 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 6 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 6 |
| December 2024 | 8 |
| November 2024 | 8 |
| October 2024 | 9 |
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Walsingham postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Total | 6 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |