Sheringham Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Sheringham’s crime rate in August 2023 remained 42% below the UK average of 8.1, standing at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This figure, while showing a 43.4% increase from July 2023, is still among the lowest in the UK for a built-up area. The crime profile was dominated by violent offences, which accounted for 48.5% of all incidents, compared to property crime’s 15%. Violence and sexual offences, at 16 incidents, were the most common category, significantly outpacing other types such as anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and criminal damage (4 incidents). This violent crime dominance may be consistent with the area’s seasonal rhythm, as August is a peak holiday month for coastal towns like Sheringham. The influx of tourists and the temporary absence of residents during the summer holidays may have created conditions where violent crime is more likely to occur. The low rate of property crime—particularly shoplifting, which fell to 1 incident—suggests that the area’s retail environment, while influenced by tourism, has not seen the usual spikes in theft. The overall crime rate, however, reflects a broader trend where Sheringham’s crime profile is shaped by its coastal character, with seasonal factors playing a significant role in determining the types and frequency of incidents.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 128.6% in August 2023, rising from 7 to 16 incidents. This marked increase, which outpaced all other crime categories, shifted the balance of crime in Sheringham toward violent incidents. Property crime remained relatively low at 5 incidents, a stark contrast to the 16 violent crimes recorded. The sharp rise in violent crime may partly explain the overall 43.4% monthly increase in the area’s crime rate. Public order offences also doubled from 2 to 4, a trend consistent with the summer season’s higher foot traffic and tourism activity. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50%, dropping from 2 to 1 incident—a decline that aligns with the UK average for this category (0.6 per 1,000). These shifts highlight a growing emphasis on violent crime in Sheringham, despite the area’s overall crime rate remaining well below national levels.

Sheringham’s crime rate in August 2023 rose 43.4% compared to July 2023, climbing from 3.3 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains 42% below the UK average of 8.1. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day in August, a figure that aligns with the area’s small population of 7,031. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 213 residents, a rate that places Sheringham among the lowest in the UK for this metric. This monthly exposure is particularly low given the area’s status as a coastal town with significant seasonal fluctuations in population. The rise in violent crime—now 16 incidents—contrasts with the stability of property crime (5 incidents), suggesting a shift in crime patterns influenced by the area’s seasonal rhythm. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Sheringham’s residents face a crime risk far below the national average, even as the local rate has increased from the previous month.