North Walsham Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North Walsham's crime rate in August 2024 remained significantly below the UK average, reflecting a broader pattern of low crime in this built-up area of North Norfolk. With a rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents, the area is 37.8% safer than the national average of 8.2 per 1,000, a figure that underscores the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives in maintaining public safety. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (34.5% of total), anti-social behaviour (29.3%), and criminal damage and arson (19.0%). These statistics align with the area's character as a small, rural town with limited urban density, where violent crime tends to be less prevalent compared to larger cities. However, the seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—introduces variables such as increased tourism and empty homes, which may contribute to fluctuations in burglary risk, though this category remained low at 3.5% of total crimes. The overall crime picture suggests a balance between routine policing efforts and the natural rhythms of the area, with August's data illustrating both stability and occasional spikes in specific categories. The lower prevalence of property crimes compared to violent offences may also reflect the area's demographic profile, where residential communities are more tightly knit and less prone to opportunistic theft. As such, the crime profile of North Walsham in August 2024 offers a snapshot of a place where safety is maintained through a combination of geographic factors, community cohesion, and targeted law enforcement strategies.

August 2024 saw a marked reduction in violent crimes, with a 41.2% drop in violence and sexual offences compared to July, bringing the rate from 34 per 1,000 to 20 per 1,000. This decline, consistent with the area's overall trend, may partly explain the 37.8% gap between North Walsham's rate and the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, surged by 183.3%, rising from six to 17 incidents—a stark contrast that highlights shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. The increase in criminal damage and arson, up 83.3% to 11 incidents, suggests potential challenges in addressing property-related issues during the summer months. Public order offences fell by 37.5%, from eight to five, indicating a possible correlation with reduced large-scale gatherings during August, a peak holiday month. While violence and sexual offences remain 33% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour is 4% above, illustrating the complexity of local crime trends.

North Walsham's crime rate in August 2024 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a 13.4% decrease from the previous month's 5.9 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, with its rate remaining 37.8% below the national average of 8.2 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics for the month averaged approximately two incidents per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's small population of 11,367. Over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 196 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this rural built-up area. When compared to the previous month, the drop in violent crimes and public order offences suggests a possible alignment with seasonal factors, such as reduced summer evening activity or increased community engagement during the peak holiday period. However, the slight uptick in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage highlights the need for continued monitoring of local trends.