Sheringham Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Sheringham's September 2023 crime profile was defined by a stark outlier: violent crimes accounted for 59.4% of all reported incidents, far outpacing other categories. With an overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents, the area remained 42.5% below the UK average, a disparity that underscores the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement. The breakdown of crime types revealed a dominance of violence and sexual offences, which occurred at a rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents—just 1% below the UK average for this category. This contrasted sharply with anti-social behaviour, which was 55% below the UK average, and public order offences, which were 35% below the national benchmark. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and the onset of shorter evenings—likely contributed to patterns observed in both violent and property crimes. While the town's coastal location and relatively low population density may naturally suppress certain types of crime, the prominence of violent offences suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. The low rate of property crimes, particularly burglary and criminal damage, could be attributed to the area's rural character and the absence of densely populated urban hubs that often drive such incidents. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting and other thefts highlights the impact of seasonal transitions, with increased foot traffic during the back-to-school period creating opportunities for opportunistic crimes. These findings illustrate a nuanced picture where local geography and demographics intersect with broader national trends, offering insights into the factors that shape Sheringham's unique crime profile.

September 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns within Sheringham, with other theft and shoplifting both increasing by 100% compared to the previous month, rising from zero to two incidents each. This uptick contrasts with a 75% decrease in criminal damage and arson, which fell from four to one incident. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 42.9%, dropping from seven to four incidents, a trend consistent with the overall reduction in public order offences. The violent crime category remained the most prevalent, accounting for 59.4% of all crimes, with a rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents—1% below the UK average for this category. These figures suggest a combination of local factors, including seasonal transitions as nights draw in, which may influence both anti-social behaviour and retail-related theft. The sharp increase in shoplifting, while small in absolute terms, highlights the need for continued vigilance in retail areas during the back-to-school period.

Sheringham's September 2023 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 3.0% decline from the previous month's 4.7 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. Over the 30-day period, the area recorded an average of one reported crime per day, a figure that contextualises the low volume of incidents in a coastal town with a population of 7,031. When scaled to monthly exposure, this equates to one crime for every 220 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity in the area compared to the UK average. This monthly aggregate highlights the infrequency of crime in Sheringham, where the population size and geographic isolation may contribute to the reduced likelihood of incidents. The comparison to the previous month also reveals a consistent pattern of minor fluctuations, suggesting that local factors such as seasonal changes and community initiatives may play a role in shaping the crime picture.