Sheringham Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Sheringham recorded 23 crimes, equivalent to one reported crime for every 306 residents, a figure that contextualises the area’s low overall crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000. This rate is 55.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting the town’s consistently safer profile compared to the national picture. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.5% of the total, followed by other theft (17.4%) and anti-social behaviour (13.0%). The low violent crime rate, at 1.4 per 1,000, is 46% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Sheringham’s character as a coastal town with a relatively small population and limited nightlife. Seasonal factors may have influenced the crime pattern, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which can suppress outdoor crimes. However, the increase in anti-social behaviour and drugs-related incidents suggests that temporary disruptions—such as post-holiday social gatherings or changes in local event calendars—may have contributed to these spikes. The overall crime profile remains stable, with no major shifts in the balance between property and violent crimes. While the area’s low crime rate is a positive indicator, the month-on-month fluctuations underscore the importance of monitoring trends over time, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour, which saw a 200% increase from December. These changes, though not statistically significant on their own, may reflect broader patterns in community engagement or local policing priorities.

January 2024 saw significant month-on-month increases in anti-social behaviour (+200%), drugs (+100%), and other theft (+100%), while public order offences and shoplifting both fell by 50%. These shifts suggest a temporary uptick in non-violent, low-level crime, possibly linked to post-holiday social dynamics or changes in local activity patterns. Violent crimes, though remaining the most common category (43.5% of total), were 46% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, consistent with Sheringham’s generally low violent crime profile. Other theft, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 5% above the UK average, a minor deviation that may reflect local retail activity or transient populations. The dramatic rise in anti-social behaviour, from one to three incidents, could indicate increased informal gatherings or disruptions in public spaces, though further data would be needed to confirm. Residents may find the daily crime rate of approximately one per day a useful benchmark for understanding local conditions.

In January 2024, Sheringham’s crime rate rose to 3.3 per 1,000 residents, a 64.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.0. This shift, while notable, remains far below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported each day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local activity. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 306 residents over the course of the month. Given Sheringham’s status as a coastal town with a relatively small population, this rate underscores the area’s consistently lower exposure to crime compared to the UK average. The month-on-month rise may reflect seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period, which can temporarily disrupt local routines and increase informal interactions. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while crime rates fluctuate, the likelihood of any individual resident being directly affected remains low, aligning with the town’s character as a quiet, tourist-focused community.