What is the crime rate in Trunch, North Norfolk?

As of April 2026, the Trunch ward has an annual crime rate of 28.54 per 1,000 residents with 11 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Trunch ward?

The most common crime in Trunch is Violence & Sexual Offences with 6 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 54.5% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Trunch ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Norfolk Constabulary Police

Crime in Trunch, North Norfolk

Comprehensive safety analysis for Trunch, localized within North Norfolk.

Total Crimes

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Annual Crime Rate

28.54per 1k

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Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

2,574

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences6

Criminal Damage & Arson3

Anti-social Behaviour1

Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Chapel Lane Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near Long Lane Map	Burglary: 1	1
On or near Knapton Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Hall Road Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
On or near Beech Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Park/Open Space Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near Heath Lane Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
On or near Sharon Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1

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Local Policing

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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 North Walsham for the next three months. These are currently:
Tackling antisocial behaviour, drug misuse and retail theft.

Issued: 12 Mar 2026

Status Update

An individual was arrested following numerous reports of theft and ASB. She is on police bail and has been issued a Community Protection Warning.

An man was arrested for antisocial/disorderly behaviour and is currently on police bail.

High-visibility reassurance patrols and engagement with various shops around crime prevention have also been conducted.

Foot patrols of new Sunday market and Thursday market in town centre.

E-scooter seized.

Seizure of cannabis from young male.

Stop search and arrest of male on suspicion of firearms possession.

Community Protection Warning issued to female following reports of theft and antisocial behaviour.

Acceptable Behaviour Agreement issued in relation to antisocial behaviour after visit to Sunny Corner with Victory Homes partners.

Three Community Resolutions issued after incidents of cannabis possession.

A shoplifter was arrested and charged for numerous thefts from shops in North Walsham.

Banning letters issued to individuals in relation to antisocial behaviour in library.

We have visited School Close, Knapton, with Victory Homes, due to reports to police and Victory of ASB, children fighting and parents arguing in the street. Acceptable Behaviour Contracts were issues and crime prevention was discussed with several residents.

Officers attended the Community Forum on Teams and numerous school staff and members of Childrens Services, Matthew Project and Benjamin Foundation spoken to about issues with ASB in the area.

Actioned: 21 May 2026

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