Fakenham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fakenham's overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents in November 2025 places it 16.4% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This positions the built-up area within North Norfolk as one of the safer regions nationally. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 55.1% of the 49 total crimes recorded, with 27 incidents reported. This category's rate of 3.3 per 1,000 is 28% above the UK average, highlighting a localised concentration of violent crime that contrasts with the area's overall safety profile. Shoplifting and criminal damage and arson followed, each contributing 8.2% of total crimes, with rates 21% and 6% below the UK average respectively. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended evening darkness—likely interacts with local factors. Fakenham's retail presence, particularly during high-spending periods, may contribute to shoplifting incidents, while the rural nature of North Norfolk could influence patterns of property crime. The relatively low overall rate suggests a community with strong local policing or social cohesion, though the concentration of violent crime indicates targeted efforts may be needed in specific areas or times of the month.

November 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns compared to October. Drug-related offences surged by 100% (from 0 to 3 incidents), while criminal damage and arson also doubled (from 0 to 4), indicating emerging local challenges. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 15.6% (from 32 to 27), suggesting potential success in targeted interventions or seasonal factors such as shorter evenings reducing opportunities for assault. Anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 66.7% (from 6 to 2), possibly reflecting the impact of community initiatives or increased police visibility during peak times. Fakenham's drug crime rate of 0.4 per 1,000 is 48% above the UK average, a stark contrast to its overall safety profile. This discrepancy may point to specific vulnerabilities in the area, such as limited local support services or increased transient populations during November. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and public order offences were 72% and 36% below UK averages respectively, suggesting effective community engagement or environmental design that deters disorder. For residents, the sharp rise in drug-related crimes is a concrete data point that may warrant attention to local prevention strategies.

Fakenham's crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 in November 2025 represents a 7.5% decrease from October's 6.6 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend over the past month. Translating this to daily life, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in November, a manageable frequency compared to larger urban centres. On a population-scaled basis, this equates to one reported crime for every 165 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity in this rural built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Fakenham's overall safety is evident, though this masks local variations in specific crime types. For instance, the area's drug crime rate is 48% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect differences in policing priorities or demographic composition. The low levels of anti-social behaviour (72% below the UK average) and public order offences (36% below) suggest that Fakenham's community-oriented approach to crime prevention is effective, potentially supported by the area's rural character and smaller population density. These comparative metrics highlight both the strengths of local crime reduction strategies and the need for targeted interventions in areas where Fakenham diverges from national trends.