Total Crime Rate
39.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barsham Road area has the 12th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Lancaster North , and the 150th 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 Barsham Road (NR21 9QS) in the last 12 months was 39.1 per 1,000 residents and was 30.2% lower than the Lancaster North average (56.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 29.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -87.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barsham Road (NR21 9QS), the main crime hotspot is near Norman Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lancaster North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wigg Road | Under investigation |
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