North Norfolk Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

North Norfolk’s crime rate in November 2023 stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 53.3% below the UK average of 7.5. This figure reflects a continued trend of low-level crime in a largely rural area, where the majority of incidents fall into the categories of violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and criminal damage. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.8% of all reported crimes, a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents—34% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage followed closely, with rates 62% and 32% below national figures, respectively. These patterns are consistent with the area’s geography, where dispersed communities and limited urban centres may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. Seasonal factors in November, including the onset of darker evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night, could have influenced activity in public spaces. The decline in shoplifting and other crimes during the month may also be tied to reduced retail activity, though further analysis would be needed to explore this connection. Overall, North Norfolk’s crime profile remains markedly safer than the UK average, a trend that likely reflects both environmental factors and effective local policing strategies.

November saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with vehicle crime surging by 83.3% compared to October, rising from 6 to 11 incidents. This increase may reflect heightened traffic during the festive season or the impact of Bonfire Night events, though no direct causal link is confirmed. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 46.4%, from 28 to 15 cases—a decline that could be attributed to reduced footfall in retail areas during colder weather. The category of 'other crime' also fell by 43.8%, due to seasonal factors or effective local interventions. North Norfolk’s rate for violence and sexual offences—1.7 per 1,000—remains 34% below the UK average, a disparity that may be influenced by the area’s rural character and lower population density. These shifts highlight how specific crime types respond to seasonal and environmental changes, even as the overall rate continues to trend downward.

North Norfolk’s crime rate in November 2023 fell by 20.8% compared to October, dropping from 4.4 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as shorter evenings and fewer large gatherings may reduce opportunities for certain offences. Locally, the average resident faces a 1-in-288 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month—a figure that remains significantly lower than the UK average. Daily crime counts averaged 12 incidents per day, a rate that, while consistent with the area’s historical norms, reflects the low overall crime profile typical of a rural district. When compared to the UK, North Norfolk’s crime rate is 53.3% below the national average, a gap that underscores the area’s relative safety. This contrast is particularly marked in categories like vehicle crime and shoplifting, where local rates are 80% and 64% below UK averages, respectively. The population context further highlights the scale: with 103,217 residents, the 358 reported crimes represent a manageable volume, suggesting that local policing and community factors are likely contributing to sustained low levels of criminal activity.