Fakenham Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Fakenham’s crime rate for November 2023 was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 49.3% below the UK average of 7.5. This stark contrast with national trends highlights the area’s unique position as a relatively safe built-up zone within North Norfolk. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.9% of all reported incidents. While this rate (1.6 per 1,000) is 38% below the UK average, it remains the largest single category, suggesting that personal safety concerns persist even in low-crime areas. Property crimes, including criminal damage and arson (16.1% of total), and other theft (16.1%) followed closely, though both categories underperformed the UK average by margins of 3% and 45%, respectively. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of darker evenings—may have influenced these patterns. For instance, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson could be attributed to the increased use of fireworks and the associated risks of unattended bonfires. Conversely, the decline in public order offences (down 50% from October) may reflect reduced foot traffic in local areas during the month. Fakenham’s rural character, combined with its smaller population and limited commercial activity, likely contributes to its lower crime rates compared to more densely populated UK regions. However, the persistence of violence-related crimes underscores the need for targeted community initiatives to address local safety concerns.

November 2023 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories. Criminal damage and arson surged by 400%, rising from one incident to five, a figure that may be linked to the timing of Bonfire Night. Other theft also increased by 66.7%, potentially reflecting heightened retail activity around Black Friday. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and public order offences both fell significantly, with anti-social behaviour dropping 60% and public order offences declining 50%. This shift suggests a reduction in disruptive incidents, influenced by seasonal changes or community-focused policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common category at 41.9% of total crimes, fell 43.5% from October’s 23 incidents to 13. This category’s rate of 1.6 per 1,000 is 38% below the UK average, indicating a consistent gap between Fakenham and national trends. The data underscores that while certain crime types are rising, others are declining, reflecting the combination of local factors and seasonal events.

Fakenham’s crime rate in November 2023 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 32.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.7. This decline positions the area as significantly safer than the UK average, which sat at 7.5 per 1,000. Daily crime figures show roughly one reported crime per day in Fakenham, a low frequency that contrasts with larger urban centres where daily crime counts are often higher. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 261 residents highlights the area’s relatively secure environment. This statistic is particularly notable in the context of North Norfolk, where rural demographics and community cohesion may contribute to lower crime rates. While the UK average reflects the density and complexity of larger cities, Fakenham’s data suggests that smaller, tightly-knit communities can maintain safer conditions through local awareness and reduced opportunities for crime. The combination of low population density and limited commercial activity in Fakenham likely plays a role in keeping crime levels below national benchmarks.