North Norfolk Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North Norfolk's crime picture in October 2024 reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with a rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents—48.1% below the national figure. This rural district's overall crime profile is characterised by a dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 34.8% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.3%) and public order issues (11.6%). These figures align with the area's sparse population and limited urban centres, which typically see higher rates of property crime. The violent crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 44% below the UK average, a gap that may reflect the community's lower population density and stronger social cohesion. However, the month's data also highlights unexpected trends: vehicle crime and burglary both rose sharply, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween. The low rate of theft from the person—0.0 per 1,000—suggests that residents may be taking precautions during this time of year. The area's crime profile remains heavily skewed towards violent and anti-social offences, a pattern consistent with rural regions where property crimes are less common due to lower population density and fewer commercial hubs. This contrast with the UK average underscores the unique character of North Norfolk, where community dynamics and geography likely play a significant role in shaping crime trends.

Vehicle crime in October 2024 saw an extraordinary 166.7% increase, rising from 3 to 8 incidents—a jump that dwarfs other category changes. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, raises questions about local factors such as seasonal traffic patterns or unsecured vehicles in rural areas. Burglary also rose sharply by 153.8%, moving from 13 to 33 incidents. This increase may reflect heightened activity during darker evenings, though the rate remains 9% below the UK average. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 66.7%, dropping from 3 to 1 incident—a decline that could be attributed to Halloween-related precautions or reduced foot traffic in rural areas. The area's violent crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 44% below the UK average, with anti-social behaviour at 0.5 per 1,000 showing a 61% gap from the national rate. These figures highlight a crime profile that is low in property-related offences but sees unexpected spikes in specific categories.

North Norfolk's crime rate in October 2024 rose 3.2% from the previous month, moving from 4.1 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This small upward trend aligns with seasonal patterns, as darker evenings and Halloween may increase opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 14 crimes per day in October, a figure that contextualises the overall rate in practical terms. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 239 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. With a population of 103,217, this statistic translates to a relatively low likelihood of encountering crime for any given resident. The area's rural character likely contributes to this lower exposure, as densely populated urban centres typically see higher crime rates. However, the recent increase in vehicle crime and burglary suggests that local factors may be influencing this trend, though can be established from the data alone.