Cromer Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Cromer, the crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 in June 2023 translates to a relatively low risk of encountering crime in everyday life, placing the area 17.6% below the UK average. This figure reflects a mix of violent and non-violent offences, with violence and sexual offences dominating the crime profile at 41.5% of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 20.8%, while public order and other theft accounted for 13.2% each. The seasonal context of June as the start of summer and the beginning of the tourist season in this coastal town may influence these patterns. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.9 per 1,000, align closely with the UK average for this category, suggesting that local factors such as the town's character—likely shaped by its coastal location and seasonal visitor influx—play a role in maintaining this balance. Anti-social behaviour, though slightly above the UK average, may be linked to increased social activity during the summer months, while public order offences and other thefts show marked deviations from national trends, reflecting local dynamics such as the mix of permanent residents and transient visitors. The overall crime picture illustrates a relatively stable environment, with the majority of incidents falling into categories that are either in line with or slightly below the UK norm.

June 2023 saw significant month-on-month changes in Cromer's crime profile, with anti-social behaviour surging by 120% (from 5 to 11 incidents) and shoplifting and burglary each doubling (from 1 to 2). This contrasts with a 50% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 2 to 1 incident. The shift in crime mix reveals a notable increase in property-related offences compared to violent crimes, which accounted for 41.5% of all incidents. Anti-social behaviour, now at 1.5 per 1,000—slightly above the UK average—may reflect the impact of summer tourism on local social dynamics. Conversely, shoplifting, which rose to 0.3 per 1,000, remains 44% below the UK average, potentially due to Cromer's relatively low retail density compared to larger urban centres. Vehicle crime, which fell to 0.1 per 1,000, is now 79% below the UK average, a trend that may align with the area's lower traffic density and more secure parking infrastructure. These fluctuations highlight the importance of monitoring local patterns, as a resident might find the 120% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy for its potential implications on community safety during the summer months.

Cromer's crime rate in June 2023 rose 8.2% compared to the previous month, increasing from 6.5 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents. This monthly shift, though modest, underscores the variability of crime patterns over time. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day in June, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for approximately every 143 residents, illustrating the low probability of encountering crime in this built-up area within North Norfolk. When scaled to the population of 7,575, this monthly exposure rate places Cromer in a category where the risk of experiencing crime remains lower than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the idea that, despite the increases in certain categories like anti-social behaviour, the overall likelihood of being directly affected by crime remains comparatively low. This context is particularly relevant for residents considering the area's safety, as the data suggests a stable environment with crime levels that are well below national benchmarks, even as local factors influence specific offence types.