Total Crime Rate
36.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hawthorn Rise area has the 17th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bacton , and the 162nd highest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hawthorn Rise (NR11 8JY) in the last 12 months was 36.4 per 1,000 residents and was 36.9% lower 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 42.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 33.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hawthorn Rise (NR11 8JY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Munhaven Close, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Warren Drive (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bacton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cowper Close | Under investigation |
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