Crime Rate in Walsingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walsingham

The total recorded crimes in Walsingham, North Norfolk, UK in March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walsingham crime rate of 248.54 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 Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Walsingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Mount Pleasant with total crimes: 3
  • Grove Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Walsingham has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 248.54 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Norfolk)CrimesRank (North Norfolk)CrimesRank (North Norfolk)
Cromer Town24 6537 1534 1
Beeston Regis & The Runtons78 1437 4417 4
North Walsham East24 7439 3470 2
North Walsham West24 8443 2421 3
Stalham43 2342 5406 5
Lancaster South32 3315 6323 6
Holt29 4308 7269 9
Stody27 5279 10207 12
Bacton11 17286 9283 8
Lancaster North22 9234 12172 14
Hoveton & Tunstead15 14206 13227 10
Mundesley20 10187 15159 17
Gresham18 11261 11213 11
Sheringham South16 13200 14183 13
Trunch9 19153 17166 15
Coastal15 15130 20134 18
Wells with Holkham12 16160 16160 16
Suffield Park6 22152 18107 22
Sheringham North11 18149 19128 19
Briston5 23108 22119 20
Erpingham7 2067 2952 29
The Raynhams6 21118 21111 21
Priory3 2999 2496 23
Poppyland5 24100 2358 28
Roughton5 2587 2796 24
Hickling3 2898 2692 25
Happisburgh5 2698 2583 26
Worstead1 3278 2864 27
St Benet's4 2748 3048 30
Stibbard2 3042 3143 31
North Walsham Market Cross2 3127 3225 32

Walsingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20251
December 20243
August 20241
July 20246
April 20241

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 202420
July 20247
June 202414
May 20247
April 202416

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20257
November 20244
August 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 20249
September 202412
August 202412
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
October 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
August 20243
June 20246
May 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20253
August 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
September 20243

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

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 March 2025

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

1. North Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Grove Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. The Croft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Snoring Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Brick Kiln Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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