North Walsham Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North Walsham's December 2024 crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents marked a stark contrast to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, with the area recording a 56.3% deficit. This low rate, coupled with a 38.5% month-on-month decline from November's 5.0 per 1,000, underscores the area's consistently safe environment. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category at 17 incidents (48.6% of total crimes), saw a notable 37% reduction from November, though they remain 41% below the UK average. The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, shorter evenings, and the closure of homes during holidays—may have contributed to this drop, as fewer opportunities for late-night crimes could have limited incidents. Anti-social behaviour, however, rose sharply by 100% to 8 incidents, reflecting a potential increase in local tensions or unmet community needs during the festive period. Criminal damage and arson, at 4 incidents (11.4% of total), remained 25% below the UK average, suggesting that property-related crime is not a significant concern in this built-up area. The breakdown also revealed that public order offences and shoplifting each fell by 75%, linked to heightened police presence or community-driven initiatives during the holiday season. With its low crime rate and seasonal patterns, North Walsham's crime profile reflects the characteristics of a rural or semi-rural built-up area where community cohesion and localised policing likely play pivotal roles in maintaining safety.

December 2024 saw a dramatic 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, with incidents rising from 4 to 8. This spike contrasts sharply with the 75% decline in public order offences and shoplifting, which both dropped from 8 to 2. The decrease in violence and sexual offences—down 37% from 27 to 17—marks one of the most significant shifts in the month's data, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced public gatherings during the holiday period. Violence and sexual offences remain below the UK average, at 1.5 per 1,000 compared to the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This category's 41% deficit relative to the UK average suggests that local initiatives, such as community policing or holiday-specific safety campaigns, may have contributed to the drop. Residents may find the 75% reduction in shoplifting particularly reassuring, as it indicates that retail-focused crime prevention measures could be effective in this area.

North Walsham's crime rate in December 2024 dropped to 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a 38.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as December's shorter evenings and holiday-related activities may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 325 residents, a statistic that highlights the area's safety compared to national averages. With a population of 11,367, the local crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, suggesting that community-specific factors—such as strong local policing or social cohesion—may play a role in maintaining this low level of crime. These figures provide context for residents, illustrating that while crime is not entirely absent, its occurrence is infrequent and manageable within the community's framework.