North Walsham Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Walsham's crime rate in February 2025 remained below the UK average, recording 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents—40.3% lower than the national figure of 6.7 per 1,000. This performance aligns with the area's character as a small built-up area within North Norfolk, where lower population density and rural proximity likely contribute to reduced crime opportunities. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 57.8% of all incidents (26 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (8 cases) and criminal damage and arson (3 cases). These figures suggest a pattern of interpersonal rather than property-based crime, which is consistent with the area's demographic profile and limited commercial activity. Seasonal context further influences these trends: February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may explain the relatively low property crime rate, which stood at 7 cases (15.6% of total crimes). The dominance of violent crime could reflect increased indoor gatherings during colder months, though this hypothesis remains unconfirmed without additional data. Compared to the UK average, North Walsham's rates for anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, and public order offences were all significantly lower, reinforcing the area's generally safe environment. However, the 25% increase in robbery compared to the UK average highlights a potential vulnerability that warrants further analysis.

February 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with robbery and other crime both increasing by 100% compared to January. This surge followed a complete absence of such incidents in the previous month, raising questions about potential new factors influencing local crime patterns. Meanwhile, shoplifting dropped by 85.7% (from 7 to 1), a decline that may reflect reduced foot traffic during winter months or enhanced retail security measures. Criminal damage and arson also fell by 50.0% (from 6 to 3), potentially linked to seasonal lulls in outdoor activity. Violent crimes remained 2% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 28% below national levels. This mix of rising and falling categories illustrates the complexity of local crime dynamics, with no single factor dominating the month's statistics. For residents, the sharp increase in robbery—a crime type typically associated with urban centres—may warrant heightened awareness in public spaces.

North Walsham's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 21.0% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.0 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a continued reduction in reported incidents, though the pace of decline slowed compared to prior months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day across 28 days, a figure that aligns with the area's generally low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 253 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places North Walsham significantly below the UK average when scaled to population size. This statistic underscores the area's relative safety, even as local crime patterns shift. The population context further highlights the low frequency of incidents—given North Walsham's 11,367 residents, the 45 total crimes reported represent a minimal proportion of the community's daily interactions. Such a rate would be uncommon in larger urban centres, where higher population density typically correlates with increased crime opportunities.