Total Crime Rate
30.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wesley Close area has the 18th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bacton , and the 174th lowest 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 Wesley Close (NR11 8LQ) in the last 12 months was 30.1 per 1,000 residents and was 47.9% lower than the Bacton average (57.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wesley Close (NR11 8LQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Marina Road, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Beach Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bacton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Beckmeadow Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillside | Under investigation |
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