Fakenham Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fakenham's overall crime rate in April 2025 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 14.3% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance places the area among the safer built-up regions in the country. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 39.6% of all reported incidents, a proportion that mirrored the UK average. This category's consistency with national figures may reflect the area's demographic profile, where a mix of elderly residents and younger families coexists, potentially contributing to both violent and non-violent crime dynamics. Shoplifting, however, emerged as a significant outlier, with a rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents—67% higher than the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. This anomaly could be attributed to Fakenham's retail environment, which includes several small businesses that may lack the security infrastructure of larger urban centres. The seasonal context of April, with its Easter-related foot traffic and spring weather, likely amplified opportunities for theft in high-traffic zones. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average (32% below), still represented a notable portion of reported crimes (13.2%), suggesting ongoing challenges in managing public conduct in communal spaces. The balance between property and violent crime remained roughly equal, with property crimes (20 incidents) and violent crimes (21 incidents) each accounting for nearly 40% of the total. This equilibrium may reflect Fakenham's status as a smaller, more tightly knit community where social interactions are more frequent but also more likely to be disrupted by minor conflicts.

April 2025 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime, burglary, and 'other crime'—each category doubling from March. This spike in vehicle crime (4 incidents) may partly explain by increased Easter-related traffic or temporary vehicle storage practices during the holiday period. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 36.4%, likely reflecting seasonal changes in public activity, with fewer incidents during the Easter break. Shoplifting emerged as a significant outlier, with a rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents—67% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. This discrepancy could be linked to Fakenham's retail presence, as the town centre hosts several independent shops that may be more vulnerable to opportunistic theft. Meanwhile, other theft incidents fell by two-thirds, due to heightened awareness during the Easter period or the closure of certain businesses. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with violence and sexual offences remaining the most common category (39.6% of total crimes), though their rate matched the UK average.

Fakenham's crime rate in April 2025 remained stable compared to March, declining slightly from 6.7 to 6.6 per 1,000 residents—a 1.8% decrease. This consistency suggests no major shifts in crime patterns during the month. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day, a figure that may appear high to residents but aligns with the local context of a smaller built-up area within North Norfolk. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 152 residents, a monthly exposure rate that translates to a low probability of personal involvement in crime. When considering the population of 8,079, this statistic underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Fakenham compared to larger urban centres. However, the daily figure highlights the importance of community vigilance, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic such as the town centre.