Sheringham Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Sheringham’s crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents in April 2025 places it 61% below the UK average of 7.7, underscoring its status as a safer area compared to the national picture. This built-up coastal town within North Norfolk, known for its tourism and seasonal visitor influx, saw violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) as the most prevalent crime categories, each accounting for 28.6% of total reports. These figures align with the area’s character as a tourist destination during Easter and spring, when increased foot traffic in the town’s coastal promenades and retail hubs may contribute to higher visibility of public order issues. The relatively low property crime rate—7 incidents, or 33.3% of total crimes—contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. Seasonal factors, such as the Easter period and spring weather encouraging outdoor activity, likely influence patterns, though the absence of major events or infrastructure in Sheringham suggests that crime remains low and manageable. The data also highlights a consistent trend of lower violent crime rates compared to the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 0.9 per 1,000 (66% below the UK rate) and anti-social behaviour at 0.9 per 1,000 (32% below). These findings reflect the area’s small population and likely lower density of high-risk environments such as nightlife districts or commercial centres.

April 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person and bicycle theft both doubling from zero to one incident each—a 100% increase—while anti-social behaviour rose by 50% (4 to 6 incidents). These spikes may relate to the Easter holiday period, when transient visitors and local residents alike could contribute to temporary imbalances in public order. Conversely, criminal damage and arson decreased by 40% (from 5 to 3 incidents), reflecting seasonal changes in outdoor activity or increased community vigilance during the Easter weekend. Burglary rates, though still low at 2 incidents (0.3 per 1,000), rose slightly above the UK average by 11%, suggesting a minor divergence from national trends. This contrast is particularly significant given Sheringham’s otherwise consistently low crime profile. Residents may find the 100% increase in bicycle theft particularly relevant, as it highlights the need for secure storage options in a town where cycling is likely a common mode of transport. The overall crime mix also shifted slightly, with violent crimes (6 incidents) and property crimes (7 incidents) remaining broadly balanced, though property crimes retained a slight edge in absolute numbers.

Sheringham’s crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 in April 2025 represents a 22.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.8, indicating a downward trend in local crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 7,031 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 335 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the rarity of criminal incidents in this community. This stands in stark contrast to the UK average, where the equivalent monthly exposure would be significantly higher. The population-scaled perspective further underscores Sheringham’s safety: even with the 100% increases in theft from the person and bicycle theft, these incidents remain isolated events in a tightly knit community. The 11% above-average burglary rate is the only category showing a deviation from the UK norm, yet it remains well within the overall context of Sheringham’s consistently low crime profile. These figures suggest that the area’s geographic and demographic characteristics—its coastal location, small population, and likely seasonal tourism patterns—continue to shape a crime environment that is markedly different from larger urban centres.