Sheringham Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of Sheringham’s population size—7,031 residents—21 crimes in January 2026 equate to a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 people, placing the built-up area 55.9% below the UK’s average of 6.8 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights Sheringham’s status as a low-crime locale, a pattern consistent with its position as a coastal town in North Norfolk, where tourism and seasonal rhythms may influence crime dynamics. The breakdown of crimes reveals a focus on violent offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 52.4% of the total, followed by criminal damage and arson (9.5%) and other theft (9.5%). These figures suggest a mix of interpersonal and property-related incidents, though the overall balance leans toward violent crime—a trend that may be partly explained by the area’s social fabric and limited population density. Seasonally, January’s post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours likely contributed to reduced outdoor activity and retail footfall, factors that may have curtailed property crimes but left interpersonal conflicts more prominent. The UK comparison further underscores the area’s relative safety, with Sheringham’s violent crime rate 36% below the national average and public order offences 76% below. These figures align with the broader context of a rural-adjacent built-up area, where community cohesion and geographic isolation may play roles in sustaining low crime levels.

January 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with increases in other theft (+100%) and shoplifting (+100%) compared to December 2025. Violent crimes, however, decreased by 42.1% from 19 to 11 incidents, a drop consistent with post-holiday seasonal trends and reduced retail footfall. Burglary also fell by 33.3%, aligning with the area’s generally low property crime rates. Violent crime rates in Sheringham were 36% below the UK average, while public order offences dropped 76% below the national figure. These reductions may reflect the area’s compact size and strong community engagement, though the increase in possession of weapons—a category 43% above the UK average—raises questions about local enforcement priorities or unaddressed issues. For residents, the 1-in-335 monthly exposure figure offers a clear benchmark for understanding personal risk.

In January 2026, Sheringham’s crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents marked a 30.0% decrease from the previous month’s 4.3 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained trend of reduced incidents. This decline aligns with the area’s typically low crime profile, though the monthly exposure figure—1 crime reported for every 335 residents—provides a tangible sense of risk for residents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a small built-up area. When scaled to population size, the 21 total crimes represent a minimal proportion of Sheringham’s 7,031 residents, underscoring the area’s relative safety compared to the UK average. This contrast is particularly stark given the UK’s overall rate of 6.8 per 1,000, which highlights the effectiveness of local factors such as community policing or the area’s geographic characteristics in mitigating crime.