Sheringham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Sheringham’s crime profile in September 2025 reveals an outlier in the category of other theft, which occurred at a rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents—20% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This contrasts sharply with the overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000, which is 45.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (15 incidents, 53.6% of total), followed by other theft (4 incidents, 14.3%) and anti-social behaviour (3 incidents, 10.7%). The low overall rate aligns with Sheringham’s character as a small coastal town in North Norfolk, where tourism and lower population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. Seasonal factors, including the start of the academic year and shorter evenings, likely influenced patterns. The rate of violence and sexual offences (2.1 per 1,000) is 19% below the UK average, suggesting local efforts to address safety in public spaces may be effective. However, the spike in other theft could reflect targeted activity in areas with transient populations, such as the town’s retail or hospitality sectors. The data highlights a combination of local geography and crime trends, with Sheringham’s low crime rate offering a stark contrast to broader UK patterns.

September 2025 saw significant month-on-month changes in specific crime categories. Public order offences rose by 100% (1 to 2 incidents), potentially linked to the transition from summer to autumn, with increased social activity in the evenings. Other theft also surged by 100% (0 to 4 incidents), a sharp increase that may indicate heightened activity in areas frequented by tourists or temporary residents. In contrast, criminal damage and arson fell by 80% (5 to 1), due to improved community vigilance or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such crimes. The violent crime category, which accounts for 53.6% of total incidents, decreased by 16.7% (18 to 15), maintaining a rate of 2.1 per 1,000—19% below the UK average. This suggests that while violence remains a concern in Sheringham, local initiatives may be mitigating its frequency. Residents might find the 100% increase in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it could signal shifts in social behaviour during the early autumn months. The data also underscores the importance of monitoring specific categories, such as other theft, which is uniquely elevated compared to the UK average.

Sheringham’s crime rate in September 2025 (4.0 per 1,000) marks a 12.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.6 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 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 roughly every 251 residents—a monthly exposure rate that highlights the rarity of crime in this built-up area. When contextualised against the UK average, Sheringham’s overall rate is significantly lower, suggesting that factors such as its coastal location, community cohesion, or economic profile may contribute to its safety. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that the likelihood of experiencing crime in Sheringham is markedly lower than in many other parts of the UK. For instance, the rate of anti-social behaviour (0.4 per 1,000) is 66% below the UK average, a disparity that may be attributed to the town’s relatively small size and the potential for stronger local social networks to deter such incidents. These comparisons reinforce the idea that Sheringham’s crime profile is distinct, with its low rates offering a contrast to the higher averages observed in more densely populated or urbanised regions.