Crime in Cromer: statistics, rates and trends
538 crimes were recorded in Cromer in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
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538 crimes were recorded in Cromer in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 197 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Cromer has the 765th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cromer | North Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 538 | 5,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.4 | 50.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 7,532 | 103,217 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cromer was highest in the year to July 2021 (761 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (538). Over the whole period it fell 5%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 538 | 71.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 558 | 74.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 592 | 78.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 697 | 92.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 633 | 84.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 761 | 101.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 599 | 79.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 622 | 82.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 569 | 75.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cromer over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+32%) and criminal damage and arson (+17%). The largest falls were in other theft (-47%) and shoplifting (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 197 | 26.2 | 0.76 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 11.6 | 0.75 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 11.2 | 1.35 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 6.4 | 0.94 | +17% |
| Public order | 45 | 6.0 | 0.90 | -8% |
| Other theft | 19 | 2.5 | 0.39 | -47% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.1 | 0.65 | +100% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.5 | 0.41 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -25% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.9 | 0.44 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 0.96 | +75% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 0.47 | +500% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cromer
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cromer recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cromer
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cromer recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cromer
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cromer recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cromer
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cromer recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cromer
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cromer recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cromer
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cromer recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cromer
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cromer recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cromer
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cromer recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cromer
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cromer recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cromer
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cromer recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cromer
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cromer recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cromer
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cromer recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cromer
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cromer recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cromer
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cromer recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Cromer, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cromer.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cromer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham | 378 | 55.5 | -22% |
| North Walsham | 822 | 71.2 | -0% |
| Aylsham | 339 | 45.8 | -36% |
| Horsford | 208 | 33.4 | -53% |
| Taverham and Drayton | 406 | 25.9 | -64% |
| Fakenham | 684 | 83.8 | +17% |
| Norwich | 21,032 | 103.4 | +45% |
| Brundall | 240 | 44.3 | -38% |
2 areas within Cromer, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Cromer Town had the highest rate (92.6 per 1,000) and Suffield Park the lowest (34.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cromer Town | Neighbourhood | 4,786 | 443 | 92.6 |
| Suffield Park | Neighbourhood | 2,746 | 95 | 34.6 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Cromer over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Hans Place | 28 |
| On or near Vicarage Road | 27 |
| On or near Central Road | 19 |
| On or near Harbord Road | 18 |
| On or near Barclay Close | 17 |
| On or near Cadogan Road | 13 |
| On or near Jetty Street | 13 |
| On or near Woodcock Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cromer over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 184 | 34.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 114 | 21.2% |
| Not recorded | 87 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 8.7% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.9% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.6% |
Cromer has an estimated population of 7,532. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cromer sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cromer |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 50.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.0% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% |
| Private rented homes | 26.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is Cromer a safe place to live?
Cromer recorded 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Cromer?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (87).
Is crime in Cromer going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cromer was down 4% on the year before: 538 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 558 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cromer?
Cromer is policed by Norfolk. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Cromer. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.