Crime in Sheringham: statistics, rates and trends
385 crimes were recorded in Sheringham in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sheringham
- Questions about crime in Sheringham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (190), anti-social behaviour (59) and criminal damage and arson (34) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,026th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sheringham | North Norfolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 385 | 5,331 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.5 | 51.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +12% | -1% |
| Population | 6,816 | 103,217 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sheringham peaked in the year to August 2020 (473 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (289). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 385 | 56.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 338 | 49.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 289 | 42.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 375 | 55.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 469 | 68.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 463 | 67.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 473 | 69.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 451 | 66.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 417 | 61.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (55% below) and other theft (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 108 to 190, while other theft fell from 25 to 20 and criminal damage and arson fell from 42 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 190 | 27.9 | 34.2 | +76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 8.7 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 3.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 25 | 3.7 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Sheringham; the highest is Norwich (103.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Taverham and Drayton (26.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sheringham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromer | 544 | 72.2 | +28% |
| Aylsham | 363 | 49.0 | -13% |
| North Walsham | 823 | 71.3 | +26% |
| Horsford | 202 | 32.4 | -43% |
| Fakenham | 708 | 86.7 | +54% |
| Taverham and Drayton | 413 | 26.3 | -53% |
| Norwich | 20,985 | 103.2 | +83% |
| Dereham | 1,704 | 79.1 | +40% |
Of the 2 areas within Sheringham, Sheringham North had the highest crime rate (119.9 per 1,000) and Sheringham South the lowest (36.2), 3 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham North | Neighbourhood | 1,651 | 198 | 119.9 |
| Sheringham South | Neighbourhood | 5,165 | 187 | 36.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Sheringham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Montague Road” and “Supermarket” (24 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Montague Road | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Barchams Yard | 14 |
| On or near Foxglove Lane | 14 |
| On or near Pine Grove | 14 |
| On or near The Boulevard | 14 |
| On or near North Street | 12 |
| On or near Melbourne Road | 11 |
Of the 326 crimes in Sheringham with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 59 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 156 | 47.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 21.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 6.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Sheringham has an estimated population of 6,816 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (43%, against 19%), more retired residents (45%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sheringham average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Sheringham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 40.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 45.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sheringham a safe place to live?
Sheringham recorded 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,026th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sheringham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 190 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Sheringham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sheringham was up 14% on the year before: 385 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 338 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sheringham?
About 6,816 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 43% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sheringham?
Sheringham is policed by Norfolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.