Total Crime Rate
70.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cromer Road area has the 7th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bacton , and the 69th highest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cromer Road (NR11 8DA) in the last 12 months was 70.1 per 1,000 residents and was 21.4% higher than the Bacton average (57.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 48.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -15.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 16.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cromer Road (NR11 8DA), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bacton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Sea View Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sea View Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Awaiting court outcome |
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