WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Norfolk Constabulary Police

Crime in Lancaster North, North Norfolk

Comprehensive safety analysis for Lancaster North, localized within North Norfolk.

Total Crimes

23
trending_down -20.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

49.44per 1k
trending_down -0.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

2,408

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting7
Violence & Sexual Offences7
Other Theft2
Drug Offences2
Anti-social Behaviour2
Other Crime1
Burglary1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Star Meadow Map
Shoplifting: 5
5
On or near Saxon Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Possession of weapons: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Whitelands Map
Shoplifting: 2Other crime: 1
3
On or near Oak Street Map
Drugs: 2Burglary: 1
3
On or near Tower Court Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Highfield Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Lee Warner Avenue Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Southgates Drive Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Kings Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Charles Road Map
Other theft: 1
1

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Local Rank

#26safest in North Norfolk

City Average

44.38per 1k

Local Policing

Fakenham

Norfolk Constabulary

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Local Priorities

We work with the community and local partners, while also looking at our own data, to come up with priorities for Fakenham for the next three months. These are currently:
Tackling antisocial behaviour, drug misuse and retail theft.

Issued: 12 Mar 2026

Status Update

We have made two arrests related to possession of drugs, and carried out two stop searches following suspicions of drug activity.

We’ve been working with shops to identify offenders after suspected shoplifting activity near Queens Road.

Four warning letters have been issued to individuals in relation to ongoing vehicle-related antisocial behaviour.

Foot patrols around Church Lane, town centre, marketplace, Mill Court, Lancaster Close, and Red Lion Court.

One arrest made in Church Yard on suspicion of possession of class A drugs.

One arrest made in Oak Street on suspicion of possession of class B drugs.

Six searches of individuals for suspected drugs.

Three arrests made on suspicion of theft from shops.

A Community Resolution issued for possession of cannabis.

A visit to Fakenham Academy in relation to online sexual crime.

A man arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage and other offences.

A man arrested on suspicion of breaching a Domestic Violence Protection Order.

Foot patrols around Church Lane, Millennium Park, Red Lion Court, Norwich Street, the town centre, and the marketplace.

Educational visits to Fakenham Academy to speak to young people.

A man arrested for driving disqualified and without insurance.

A man arrested for Possession with Intent to Supply Class A drugs inside a pub. He was recalled to prison.

Continued work in building a partial closure order case and patrols in around the town centre following reports of ASB and drug use. Lots of shops were engaged with and encouraged to report any issues.

An ASB survey was conducted in Station Close and numerous residents were spoken to about the area, crime prevention and reassurance given.

Actioned: 21 May 2026

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