North Walsham Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North Walsham's overall crime rate in September 2024 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 23.4% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure reflects a combination of local factors and national trends, though the area remains safer than the UK average. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.8% of all reported incidents (32 cases), a category that was 7% above the UK average for this category. This spike in violent crime likely contributes to heightened awareness among residents, particularly as September marks the transition to school term and university freshers' week, which may intensify social interactions in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour followed with 11 incidents (16.4% of total), while public order offences rose to 8 cases (11.9%), both of which exceeded UK averages. The area's relatively low property crime rate—13 total incidents (19.4% of total)—contrasts with the national trend, with shoplifting incidents (3 cases) 56% below the UK average. Seasonal factors such as the return to school and shorter evenings may have influenced patterns. The low burglary rate (1 case) and other theft incidents (2 cases) suggest strong community vigilance or effective local deterrents. These figures illustrate a mixed picture, with violent crime remaining a key concern despite the area's overall safety profile.

September 2024 saw significant month-on-month increases in three categories: other crime (100% rise from 1 to 2 cases), drugs-related offences (100% increase from 0 to 1 case), and shoplifting (100% jump from 0 to 3 cases). These spikes may indicate emerging issues or underreporting in prior months. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for nearly half of all crimes—were 7% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a localised challenge in managing such incidents. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 35.3% (17 to 11 cases), and burglary dropped by 50% (2 to 1 case), potentially reflecting successful community initiatives or seasonal patterns. The sharp rise in shoplifting—despite the area's overall low property crime rate—could be linked to the return of students and increased foot traffic in retail areas. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding unexplained increases in other crime and drugs-related activity, which may warrant closer attention from local authorities.

North Walsham's crime rate in September 2024 (5.9 per 1,000) represents a 15.5% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.1, though it remains well below the UK average. This translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day locally, a figure that may seem low but warrants contextualisation within the area's population of 11,367. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 170 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. The previous month's rate (5.1) suggests a slight upward trend, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as the return to school and university term beginning. While the daily crime count appears manageable, the increase in violent crimes and specific categories like shoplifting raises questions about underlying patterns. The area's population-scaled perspective—where each resident faces a 0.0059% chance of being a crime victim—contrasts sharply with the UK's higher rates, reinforcing North Walsham's status as a relatively safe built-up area. These figures should be interpreted alongside local initiatives and community engagement efforts that may contribute to the area's lower-than-average crime profile.