The total recorded crimes in Worstead, North Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Worstead crime rate of 19.94 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 Worstead, encompassing approximately 250 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 Worstead, we need to analyze Worstead crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to North Norfolk:
In 2024, Worstead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 78 crimes compared to 203.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Worstead recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.
In 2023, Worstead had fewer crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 64 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Worstead recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in North Norfolk, Worstead has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Worstead has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 19.94 ranking 28th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK
In 2024, the total Worstead crimes were 78. The crime rate of Worstead in 2024 was 311.13 (year) or 25.93 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.
In 2023, the total crimes in Worstead were around 64 crimes with yearly crime rate of 255.29 (year) or 21.27 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Worstead) | Crimes | Rank (Worstead) | Crimes | Rank (Worstead) | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.
In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (1 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.
In August 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 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 (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 5 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Worstead postcode area is presented below.