North Walsham Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Walsham’s crime rate in January 2025 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that remains 29.6% below the UK average of 7.1. This performance, while notable, is tempered by a 62.7% increase from December 2024, which saw the rate at 3.1. The town’s crime profile in January was dominated by violence and sexual offences, accounting for 49.1% of all reported incidents. This category’s rate—2.5 per 1,000—matched the UK average, suggesting no deviation from national patterns. Shoplifting and anti-social behaviour followed as the next most common offences, each contributing 12.3% of the total. Seasonal context may help explain these trends: January’s post-holiday environment, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail activity typically correlate with lower crime rates in other areas. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting—despite remaining below the UK average—could be linked to specific local factors, such as targeted retail areas or transient populations. The absence of significant increases in property crimes, combined with the relatively low overall rate, illustrates a community where crime remains an infrequent occurrence. This contrast with the UK average underscores the unique characteristics of North Walsham, likely shaped by its rural location within a larger urban network and the limited presence of high-footfall commercial hubs. The data also highlights the importance of contextualising trends within the area’s demographic and geographic profile, which may contribute to its consistently low crime rates.

January 2025 saw a dramatic 250% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from two to seven. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, may reflect post-holiday retail patterns or shifts in local footfall. Other theft also jumped by 200%, moving from one to three incidents, a change that could signal targeted activity in specific areas. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour decreased by 12.5%, dropping from eight to seven, a minor but notable decline. The town’s violent crime rate—2.5 per 1,000—remained exactly in line with the UK average, highlighting that this category did not deviate from national trends. The sharp rise in shoplifting, combined with the increase in other theft, suggests a shift in criminal focus toward property-related offences, driven by seasonal factors such as reduced police visibility or colder weather affecting outdoor activity. These changes, while concerning, remain isolated within a broader context of low overall crime rates.

North Walsham's crime rate in January 2025 rose by 62.7% compared to December 2024, moving from 3.1 to 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents. This increase, while significant, still places the area 29.6% below the UK average of 7.1. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately two crimes per day in January—a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 11,367. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 199 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. This monthly exposure rate, when contextualised against the town’s size, suggests that crime remains a rare occurrence for most residents. However, the 62.7% increase raises questions about potential seasonal or local factors influencing the trend, particularly given the post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall typically associated with January. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that, despite the rise, the town’s overall safety profile remains markedly better than the national average.