North Walsham Crime Rate

North Walsham, within the North Norfolk district, recorded a crime rate of 62.6 per 1,000 residents between January 2025 and December 2025. This figure is notably lower than the UK average of 91.6 per 1,000, suggesting a comparatively safer environment. The area has demonstrated a positive trend, with crime decreasing by 5.7% year-on-year. While this represents an improvement, understanding the specific types of crime prevalent in North Walsham and implementing appropriate safety measures remains important for residents. The safety score for North Walsham is 84/100, which is also higher than the UK average of 79/100.

The crime landscape in North Walsham is dominated by violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.6% of reported crimes. These offences represented 332 incidents over the period of January 2025 to December 2025. Anti-social behaviour is the second most prevalent issue, with 95 incidents recorded, representing 13.3% of all crimes. Shoplifting contributes significantly to the area's crime statistics, with 63 incidents, or 8.8% of reported crime. Property crime, encompassing burglary, criminal damage, arson, and other theft, amounts to 16.8 per 1,000 residents annually, highlighting the ongoing risk to residents and businesses within the area. The distribution of these crimes reflects the characteristics of North Walsham, including its mix of residential areas and commercial activity.

Crime rates in North Walsham have shown a steady decrease between January 2025 and December 2025, representing a 5.7% year-on-year reduction. Monthly data reveals fluctuations throughout the period. While January 2025 saw a rate of 5.0 per 1,000/month, rates peaked in June 2025 at 6.3 per 1,000/month and again in October 2025 at 7.1 per 1,000/month. December 2025 saw a rate of 7.6 per 1,000/month. This downward trend is encouraging, suggesting effective crime prevention strategies are in place.

How To Keep Safe in North Walsham

Given that violence and sexual offences are the most common crimes in North Walsham, it’s vital to be aware of your surroundings, particularly at night. Consider walking in well-lit areas and avoiding isolated routes. With shoplifting also being a significant concern, be mindful of your belongings when shopping. Secure your vehicles by locking them and removing valuables, especially during the night. Finally, report any suspicious activity to the police promptly, even if it seems minor, as it could be part of a larger pattern.

Crimes in North Walsham exhibit varying patterns throughout the day. Burglaries are most likely to occur during the afternoon (12pm - 6pm), accounting for 17% of incidents, while vehicle crime shows a higher prevalence overnight (12am - 6am). Theft is most frequent during commercial hours (morning and afternoon), while other crimes tend to be more common in the evening hours (6pm - 12am). The evening also sees a disproportionately high number of vehicle crimes. Understanding these patterns can help residents take appropriate preventative measures.

Compared to surrounding areas, North Walsham's crime rate shows varied patterns. Knapton and Paston demonstrate notably lower crime rates at 0.0 per 1,000, while Trunch registers a rate of 29.4 per 1,000, closer to North Walsham’s own rate. Mundesley, however, experiences a higher crime rate of 64.9 per 1,000, indicating that crime levels can fluctuate significantly across the North Norfolk region. These differences reflect the diverse demographics and characteristics of each location.

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