Fakenham Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Fakenham's October 2023 crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents places the built-up area within North Norfolk 28.7% below the UK average of 8.0. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a 64% month-on-month increase from September's rate of 3.5. The most significant category by volume is violence and sexual offences, which account for 50% of all reported crimes (23 incidents) and represent a 130% rise from the previous month. Public order offences also surged by 500%, increasing from 1 to 6 incidents, while anti-social behaviour remained lower than the UK average (53% below). Seasonal factors may contribute to these shifts, as October's darker evenings and Halloween activities could influence patterns of public disorder. Property crimes, including shoplifting and other theft, decreased by 50% compared to September, though they still remain 35% below the UK average for other theft. The area's overall crime profile suggests a combination of localized dynamics—such as its rural-urban character within North Norfolk—and broader regional trends that keep Fakenham's rates consistently below the national average. The relatively low incidence of burglary (1 incident, 71% below UK average) and criminal damage (1 incident, 84% below UK average) may be linked to the area's smaller population and lower density, which could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the sharp increase in violence and sexual offences raises questions about situational factors, such as seasonal transitions or changes in community activity, that may warrant further analysis.

October 2023 saw a 130% month-on-month rise in violence and sexual offences, jumping from 10 to 23 incidents. This surge, combined with a 500% increase in public order offences (from 1 to 6), marks a stark shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes now accounting for 50% of all reported incidents. While property crimes fell to 9 (from 27 in September), the rise in violent offences contrasts with the area's generally lower-than-average UK rates for anti-social behaviour (53% below UK average) and burglary (71% below). The drugs category saw a 100% increase from zero to one incident, a change that may reflect seasonal patterns or localized factors. Residents may find the 130% rise in violence and sexual offences particularly concerning, given the area's otherwise low crime profile.

Fakenham's crime rate in October 2023 rose to 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a 64% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.5. This shift places the built-up area within North Norfolk at a level that, while higher than September, remains 28.7% below the UK average of 8.0. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 176 residents over the course of the month. While the rate has climbed, it is still significantly lower than the UK average, reflecting broader regional differences in policing, demographics, or socioeconomic factors. The increase appears to be concentrated in violent and public order offences, suggesting a seasonal or situational shift rather than a systemic trend.