North Norfolk Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Norfolk's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 53.4% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures highlights the area's unique characteristics as a largely rural district with low population density and limited urban centres. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.1% of all reported crimes (161 cases). This was followed by anti-social behaviour (14.0%) and criminal damage and arson (11.8%). These patterns align with rural areas where interpersonal conflicts and property-related disputes often dominate crime statistics. Seasonal factors may have influenced certain trends: with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping events in November, one might expect increases in public order offences or shoplifting. However, shoplifting actually decreased by 26.3% compared to October, suggesting effective local policing or reduced opportunities during the month. The overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, consistent with North Norfolk's status as a quiet, low-density area where community engagement and open spaces may contribute to lower crime rates. This data underscores the importance of contextual factors in understanding local crime profiles, rather than relying solely on national comparisons.

November 2025 saw a 34.0% month-on-month decrease in violent crimes, dropping from 244 to 161 cases. This decline, while notable, still means violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, comprising nearly half of all reported incidents. Public order offences also fell sharply by 41.9%, from 31 to 18 cases, potentially linked to shorter evenings and reduced social activity in rural areas during November. Conversely, burglary increased by 50.0%, rising from 6 to 9 cases. This uptick may reflect seasonal factors such as increased home occupancy during the holiday period or targeted opportunities in sparsely populated regions. Possession of weapons also rose by 50.0%, though this category remains well below the UK average (43% above locally). For residents, the most striking shift was the 34% reduction in violent crimes, which may indicate the effectiveness of local initiatives or natural seasonal variations in crime patterns. The area's property crime rate (3.3 per 1,000) is 75% below the UK average for vehicle crime and 67% below for burglary, suggesting that rural landscapes and community policing strategies may be playing a role in deterring property-related offences.

North Norfolk's crime rate in November 2025 (3.4 per 1,000) represents a 23.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the UK's general seasonal trend of reduced crime during winter months, though the local reduction is more pronounced than the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 12 crimes per day in November, a figure that may seem high in absolute terms but is proportionally much lower given the district's population of 103,217. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 296 residents, a statistic that contextualises the low frequency of incidents relative to the local population. When scaled to the area's demographics, this means that the likelihood of any individual being directly affected by crime is significantly lower than in more densely populated regions. The previous month's rate of 4.4 per 1,000 highlights a clear downward trajectory, with the 23% reduction suggesting sustained efforts in community policing or natural seasonal factors reducing opportunities for crime. This monthly exposure figure (1 in 296 residents) provides a tangible measure for residents to assess their personal risk, reinforcing the area's reputation as a relatively safe place to live compared to the UK average.