Sheringham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2025, Sheringham maintained a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents, 38.6% below the UK average of 7.0. This figure translates to an everyday risk of approximately one crime per 234 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that reflects the town's overall safety profile. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (63.3% of all incidents), followed by public order (10.0%) and burglary (10.0%). Despite the town's low overall rate, violence and sexual offences in Sheringham were 5% above the UK average, suggesting local factors may contribute to this category's higher incidence. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and holiday-related absences—likely influenced patterns, with burglary rising sharply and shoplifting declining. Public order offences, however, remained 9% below the UK average, potentially linked to the town's smaller, more tightly knit community. The balance between violent and property crimes also shifted slightly, with violent offences dominating the crime mix. These patterns illustrate how Sheringham's coastal character, combined with seasonal rhythms, shapes its unique crime profile, even as it remains significantly safer than the national average.

December 2025 brought notable shifts in Sheringham's crime profile. Burglary surged by 100%, jumping from zero to three incidents, a spike that may be linked to the holiday season's empty homes. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences increased by 18.8%, with 19 reported cases—63.3% of all crimes—marking a slight deviation above the UK average for this category. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by two-thirds, from three to one incident, likely due to reduced foot traffic during Christmas. Public order offences also rose by 50%, though they remain 9% below the UK average. These fluctuations illustrate how seasonal dynamics, such as the Christmas shopping peak and darker evenings, influence local crime patterns in this coastal town.

Sheringham's crime rate in December 2025 remained stable compared to November, with a 3.2% decrease to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This translates to one reported crime per day across the built-up area, a figure that reflects the town's low overall crime profile. When considering the monthly exposure, over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 234 residents—a statistic that underscores the relatively safe environment in this coastal community. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Sheringham's crime rate is significantly lower than the UK average, yet specific categories like violence and sexual offences show a 5% deviation above the national benchmark. This contrast highlights the nuanced nature of local crime patterns, where overall safety is maintained despite variations in particular offence types.