Fakenham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Fakenham's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 14.3% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 60.4% of all reported incidents (32 cases), a rate of 4.0 per 1,000. This category significantly outpaced the UK average for the same type, which sat at 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting a 50% increase in violent crime relative to national trends. Anti-social behaviour followed with 11.3% of total crimes (6 cases), while public order offences contributed 7.6% (4 cases). The area's crime profile contrasts sharply with the UK average in several categories, including shoplifting (37% below the national rate) and vehicle crime (29% below), which may be influenced by Fakenham's rural character and lower population density. October's seasonal context—shorter days, Halloween activities, and the end of the tourist season—likely contributed to the spike in violent crime. The local police have not reported any specific initiatives or interventions in this period, leaving the drivers of these patterns to be explored through further analysis of demographic and geographic factors.

The month-on-month analysis reveals stark shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing 100% increases compared to September. Theft from the person, which had not been reported in the previous month, rose to one incident in October. Public order offences also doubled, from two to four cases, and vehicle crime surged from zero to two. These increases may be linked to Halloween-related activity and the transition into darker evenings, which could have altered local behaviour and police visibility. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 57.1% (from seven to three cases), reflecting a seasonal dip in retail crime or changes in shopper patterns during the autumn. Violent crime remained the dominant category, with a rate of 4.0 per 1,000—50% higher than the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This disparity suggests a unique local challenge, though the exact reasons remain unclear without further data. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 44% below the UK average, indicating a relative success in managing disruptive conduct. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a new risk factor that was absent in the previous month.

Fakenham's crime rate in October 2025 increased by 12.7% compared to September's rate of 5.8 per 1,000, despite remaining 14.3% below the UK average. This monthly fluctuation raises questions about the factors influencing local crime trends, though no specific interventions or events have been documented in the data. On a daily basis, Fakenham experienced an average of two crimes per day in October, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 152 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while lower than the UK average, underscores the importance of localised policing strategies. The population context—8,079 residents—adds nuance to the statistics, as the absolute number of crimes (53) may seem modest but represents a non-trivial proportion of the community. The comparison to the UK average is particularly instructive: while Fakenham's violent crime rate is 50% higher than the national figure, its anti-social behaviour and shoplifting rates are significantly lower. This divergence highlights the need for tailored approaches to crime prevention that account for both local strengths and vulnerabilities. The 12.7% monthly increase, though modest, serves as a reminder that even small changes in crime rates can have meaningful impacts on community perceptions of safety.