Total Crime Rate
10.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hastings Lane area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Sheringham North , and the 25th 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 Hastings Lane (NR26 8DP) in the last 12 months was 10.0 per 1,000 residents and was 85.8% lower than the Sheringham North average (70.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Hastings Lane (NR26 8DP), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sheringham North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wyndham Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Barchams Yard | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Barchams Yard | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Theatre/Concert Hall | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | High Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | West Cliff | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Cromer Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Melbourne Road | Under investigation |
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