North Walsham Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Walsham's August 2025 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents marked a continued trend of safety well below the UK average. This figure, 32.1% lower than the national rate of 8.1 per 1,000, reflects the area's character as a small, rural built-up area with a low population density and limited urban amenities. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 33.9% of all reported crimes, but this rate stood at 1.9 per 1,000—34% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 1.0 per 1,000, while shoplifting at 0.7 per 1,000 showed a modest 11% increase over the UK average. The seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month likely influenced patterns, with empty homes potentially contributing to the 300% surge in burglary cases. However, the broader stability in violent crime, combined with declines in criminal damage and drug-related incidents, suggests that community initiatives and local enforcement efforts may be having a positive impact. The interplay between seasonal factors and local demographics appears to drive these trends, with the area's rural nature and limited commercial activity likely playing a role in maintaining its comparatively low crime rates.

August 2025 saw a marked decline in violent crimes, with a 34.4% reduction from 32 to 21 incidents. This decrease, though not fully explained by seasonal factors, aligns with the area's typically low levels of violence and sexual offences, which remain 34% below the UK average. Conversely, burglary rates spiked by 300%, rising from one to four incidents—a sharp increase that may be linked to August's peak holiday season and the resulting increase in empty homes. Vehicle crime also doubled, reaching four incidents, a figure slightly above the UK average but not statistically significant. Criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds, a drop that could reflect heightened community awareness during the summer months. These shifts in crime patterns highlight the need for targeted interventions in areas like burglary, while the reduction in violent crime offers a promising trend for local authorities to build upon.

North Walsham's crime rate remained stable at 5.5 per 1,000 in August 2025, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two reported crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the community's ongoing vigilance. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 183 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low risk faced by local residents compared to national averages. With a population of 11,367, the area's small size likely contributes to the manageable scale of crime, though targeted increases in specific categories like burglary warrant closer attention. The stable rate contrasts with the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting North Walsham's position as a safer-than-average location. This comparative advantage is reinforced by the fact that violent crime rates in the area are 34% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect the town's character as a quieter, more rural built-up area.