North Walsham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, North Walsham recorded 49 crimes across a population of 11,367, translating to a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 41.1% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, highlighting a significant disparity in local safety compared to the national context. The breakdown of incidents reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.9% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (10.2%) and burglary (8.2%). These figures align with the area’s character as a small, built-up area within a largely rural county, where community policing and limited urban density may contribute to lower rates of property crime. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the shopping rush of Black Friday could have influenced the distribution of crimes, with violent offences rising due to increased social interactions and public events. Meanwhile, the relatively low levels of property crime may reflect the absence of high-traffic retail zones or the effectiveness of local preventive measures. The overall crime rate remains a testament to the area’s ability to maintain a low incidence of criminal activity, a trend that appears consistent with the demographic and geographic profile of North Norfolk.

November 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends compared to the previous month, with burglary rates surging by 300% as the number of incidents rose from 1 to 4. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may be attributed to seasonal factors such as the increased presence of temporary residents or the heightened activity associated with Black Friday shopping. Conversely, anti-social behaviour incidents fell by 61.5% from 13 to 5, a decline that could reflect the impact of local initiatives or the natural reduction in public gatherings as the month progressed. The category of 'other crime' also doubled, moving from 1 to 2 incidents, a shift that may indicate the emergence of new types of offences or the underreporting of previous incidents. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly below the UK average, with a rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents—26% lower than the national benchmark—suggesting that the area’s community dynamics or policing efforts may be contributing to this trend.

North Walsham's crime rate in November 2025 dropped by 39.6% compared to the previous month, reflecting a marked shift in local crime patterns. This decline follows a rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents in October, underscoring a potential seasonal or situational influence on reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day in November, a figure that, while low, highlights the persistent presence of criminal activity within a small population. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 232 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local community. With a population of 11,367, this ratio suggests that the majority of residents remain unaffected by crime, a trend that may be reinforced by the area’s rural character and community-focused policing strategies. The drop in overall crime could also be linked to the transition from the busy shopping season of November, as Black Friday activity may have drawn attention away from other potential hotspots.