Total Crime Rate
20.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Whimpwell Green area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Bacton , and the 116th lowest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Whimpwell Green (NR12 0AJ) in the last 12 months was 20.8 per 1,000 residents and was 64.0% 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 2 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 ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Whimpwell Green (NR12 0AJ), the main crime hotspot is near Whimpwell Street, with 2 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Bacton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Whimpwell Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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