Fakenham Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 8,079 residents, Fakenham reported 45 crimes in August 2025, translating to a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 people—30.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure places the area among the safer communities in the UK, though the breakdown of offences reveals a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 60% of all crimes, a category that remains 15% above the UK average. This concentration of violent crime may be influenced by the area’s seasonal dynamics, as August is a peak holiday month. With increased tourism and the temporary absence of some residents, empty homes could heighten burglary risks, though such offences were not prominently reported this month. Anti-social behaviour, at 15.6% of total crimes, and shoplifting, at 11.1%, reflect the influence of local demographics and commercial activity. The relatively low rates of property crimes—only 7 incidents—contrast with the UK average, due to Fakenham’s rural character and the presence of fewer high-density residential areas. These patterns suggest that while the overall crime rate is encouraging, targeted efforts to address violence and anti-social behaviour may be necessary to sustain this trend.

August 2025 saw a 12.5% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 24 to 27 incidents. This category remains 15% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent local challenge. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 75%, with 7 incidents reported—a trend that may reflect heightened summer activity in public spaces. Conversely, public order offences fell by 75%, from 8 to 2, likely linked to seasonal shifts in community engagement. The dramatic 100% increase in drug-related crimes, from 0 to 1 incident, introduces a new concern for local authorities. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing rising violence and anti-social behaviour, while the drop in public order offences suggests potential success in community policing efforts.

Fakenham’s crime rate in August 2025 fell by 16.6% compared to July’s rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day month, a figure that contextualises the volume of incidents within the local population. When scaled to the town’s population of 8,079, this equates to one crime occurring for roughly every 180 residents over the course of the month—a rate significantly lower than the UK average. This monthly exposure provides a tangible measure of how frequently crime affects individuals living in Fakenham, offering a perspective that aligns with the area’s generally lower crime profile. The reduction in overall crime, coupled with the specific declines in public order and other theft offences, suggests a potential stabilisation in certain crime categories, though the rise in violence and anti-social behaviour deserves closer attention to local factors.