Crime in Sheringham: statistics, rates and trends
378 crimes were recorded in Sheringham in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sheringham at a glance
- Crime trends in Sheringham
- Types of crime in Sheringham
- Sheringham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Sheringham
- Streets with the most crime in Sheringham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sheringham
- Population and deprivation in Sheringham
- Questions about crime in Sheringham
- About this data
378 crimes were recorded in Sheringham in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 196 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Sheringham has the 1,054th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sheringham | North Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 378 | 5,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.5 | 50.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 6,816 | 103,217 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sheringham was highest in the year to July 2021 (481 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (299). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 378 | 55.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 329 | 48.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 299 | 43.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 373 | 54.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 466 | 68.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 481 | 70.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 468 | 68.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 463 | 67.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 406 | 59.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sheringham 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+94%). The largest falls were in burglary (-78%) and other theft (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 196 | 28.8 | 0.84 | +94% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 7.3 | 0.48 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 5.0 | 0.74 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 3.8 | 0.46 | +160% |
| Public order | 23 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -12% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.9 | 0.46 | -29% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 0.41 | -78% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 0.27 | +50% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 0.42 | -45% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.30 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.3 | 0.06 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sheringham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sheringham recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 51.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sheringham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sheringham recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sheringham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sheringham recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sheringham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sheringham recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sheringham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sheringham recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sheringham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sheringham recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sheringham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sheringham recorded 10 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 78% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sheringham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sheringham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sheringham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sheringham recorded 6 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 45% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sheringham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sheringham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sheringham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sheringham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sheringham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sheringham 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sheringham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sheringham 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sheringham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sheringham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Sheringham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sheringham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sheringham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromer | 538 | 71.4 | +29% |
| Aylsham | 339 | 45.8 | -17% |
| North Walsham | 822 | 71.2 | +28% |
| Horsford | 208 | 33.4 | -40% |
| Fakenham | 684 | 83.8 | +51% |
| Taverham and Drayton | 406 | 25.9 | -53% |
| Norwich | 21,032 | 103.4 | +87% |
| Dereham | 1,714 | 79.5 | +43% |
2 areas within Sheringham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Sheringham North had the highest rate (118.7 per 1,000) and Sheringham South the lowest (35.2). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham North | Neighbourhood | 1,651 | 196 | 118.7 |
| Sheringham South | Neighbourhood | 5,165 | 182 | 35.2 |
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 Sheringham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Montague Road | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 19 |
| On or near Pine Grove | 16 |
| On or near The Boulevard | 16 |
| On or near Barchams Yard | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Foxglove Lane | 14 |
| On or near Gun Street | 13 |
| On or near Melbourne Road | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sheringham 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 | 156 | 41.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 17.2% |
| Not recorded | 50 | 13.2% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 11.4% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 5.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Sheringham has an estimated population of 6,816. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sheringham sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sheringham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 46.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Sheringham a safe place to live?
Sheringham recorded 55.5 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 Sheringham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (50).
Is crime in Sheringham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sheringham was up 15% on the year before: 378 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 329 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sheringham?
Sheringham 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 Sheringham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.