What is the crime rate in North Norfolk? 43 crimes per 1,000 residents
North Norfolk had 4,430 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 43 per 1,000 residents and Typical for England and Wales. Crime rose 7.8% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 4,430
- Compared with England and Wales
- Typical
- On the previous 12 months
- +7.8%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in North NorfolkWhat are the most common crimes in North Norfolk?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in North Norfolk, with 2,350 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (23 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offencesBelow England and Wales | 23 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arsonBelow England and Wales | 4.7 per 1,000 |
| Public orderBelow England and Wales | 3.7 per 1,000 |
| Other theftBelow England and Wales | 3.2 per 1,000 |
| ShopliftingBelow England and Wales | 3.1 per 1,000 |
| Other crimeBelow England and Wales | 1.3 per 1,000 |
| DrugsBelow England and Wales | 1.1 per 1,000 |
| BurglaryBelow England and Wales | 1.1 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crimeBelow England and Wales | 0.7 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weaponsBelow England and Wales | 0.6 per 1,000 |
| RobberyBelow England and Wales | 0.2 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theftBelow England and Wales | 0.2 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 0.2 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in North Norfolk?
Crime rose 7.8% on the previous 12 months. 4,430 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 4,110 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
Which part of North Norfolk has the lowest crime rate?
Sutton has the lowest crime rate of the 19 areas of North Norfolk, at 15 crimes per 1,000 residents. Fakenham has the highest, at 73. Average house prices are shown alongside, so you can weigh crime against cost.
| Area | Per 1,000 | Band | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| SuttonVery Low | 15 | Very Low | £224,500 |
| ScottowVery Low | 19 | Very Low | £209,829 |
| LudhamVery Low | 27 | Very Low | £378,476 |
| Potter HeighamVery Low | 29 | Very Low | £284,704 |
| BristonVery Low | 30 | Very Low | £309,831 |
| TattersettLow | 33 | Low | £196,692 |
| HorningLow | 36 | Low | £454,416 |
| MundesleyLow | 36 | Low | £282,180 |
| RuntonLow | 39 | Low | £396,810 |
| NorthreppsLow | 40 | Low | £302,868 |
| SheringhamTypical | 46 | Typical | £338,825 |
| BactonHigh | 56 | High | £254,360 |
| StalhamHigh | 58 | High | £258,757 |
| HovetonHigh | 58 | High | £383,651 |
| CromerHigh | 60 | High | £279,889 |
| North WalshamHigh | 61 | High | £260,067 |
| Wells-Next-the-SeaHigh | 64 | High | £420,003 |
| HoltHigh | 68 | High | £396,772 |
| FakenhamHigh | 73 | High | £268,718 |
How does crime in North Norfolk compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in North Norfolk compared with the 6 nearest other areas in Norfolk.
North Norfolk vs Broadland
- North Norfolk
- 43 per 1,000
- Broadland
- 37 per 1,000
Open comparison
North Norfolk vs Norwich
- North Norfolk
- 43 per 1,000
- Norwich
- 108 per 1,000
Open comparison
North Norfolk vs South Norfolk
- North Norfolk
- 43 per 1,000
- South Norfolk
- 45 per 1,000
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North Norfolk vs Breckland
- North Norfolk
- 43 per 1,000
- Breckland
- 52 per 1,000
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North Norfolk vs Great Yarmouth
- North Norfolk
- 43 per 1,000
- Great Yarmouth
- 97 per 1,000
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North Norfolk vs King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- North Norfolk
- 43 per 1,000
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- 59 per 1,000
Open comparison
Is North Norfolk a safe place to live?
North Norfolk had 43 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is Typical among areas in England and Wales. Crime rose 7.8% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is Typical, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
Typical means the middle fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in North Norfolk?
Police recorded 899 incidents of anti-social behaviour in North Norfolk in the 12 months to August 2026, or 8.7 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about North Norfolk?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space and crime in North Norfolk.
- What is the average house price in North Norfolk?
- When did average house prices in North Norfolk reach their peak?
- How many properties are being sold in North Norfolk?
- What type of properties are sold in North Norfolk?
- What price range do most homes sell for in North Norfolk?
- What is the most expensive (and cheapest) area of North Norfolk?
- How many parks and green spaces are in North Norfolk?
- How do North Norfolk house prices compare with another area?
Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 17:28 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The North Norfolk dataset covers 5,181 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.